Class
Article
College
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Joyce Kinkead
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
This research study focused on social media usage of USU English graduate students within the Utah State University English Department. The case study and interview results showed that few English graduate students have received advice on how to use social media, despite believing social media could be used to advance their careers. Many believe networking could be crucial to being published, creating contacts within the English world, and furthering their academic career, but few know how to go about this. This study suggests that there is room within the English department to create opportunities for English graduate students to learn how to network, specifically, how to do this in a way that is best for students working to publish or pursue their academic careers at other institutions. Aiding students in networking skills both aids the student and the department creating mutually beneficial results.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-5-2022 12:00 AM
Included in
Social Students, Social Scholars: How USU English Graduate Students Use Social Media
Logan, UT
This research study focused on social media usage of USU English graduate students within the Utah State University English Department. The case study and interview results showed that few English graduate students have received advice on how to use social media, despite believing social media could be used to advance their careers. Many believe networking could be crucial to being published, creating contacts within the English world, and furthering their academic career, but few know how to go about this. This study suggests that there is room within the English department to create opportunities for English graduate students to learn how to network, specifically, how to do this in a way that is best for students working to publish or pursue their academic careers at other institutions. Aiding students in networking skills both aids the student and the department creating mutually beneficial results.