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Posts by Jennifer
Twitter, its successors, and how scientists can use them to promote their work
The social media universe is expanding––but which platform to use? Here we lay out some advantages, disadvantages, tips, and tricks for you by comparing Twitter, Mastodon and Bluesky Social! The different microblogging social media platforms are listed in order of total number of active users (most to least). 1. Twitter: currently rebranding to “X” Who…
Read More5 Ways to Use Social Media to Your Advantage
1. Follow the right players to learn and stay informed. With a little effort, you can use social media platforms like Twitter or LinkedIn to stay informed about conferences, publications, grant opportunities, open job positions, and training courses or workshops that might be of relevance to you. Researchers, organizations, and institutions often promote their work…
Read MoreProblem term: Tobacco
Here at Plant Editors, we like to make sure readers know exactly what our authors mean by a specific word. For example, we generally recommend that authors provide the genus and species the first time they mention a particular plant. This helps make sure that the reader knows exactly which plant the authors are writing…
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