Introduction to Scholarly Communication

Summary

This video introduces scholarly communication, the evolving process of sharing, critiquing, and building upon research. Academia thrives on this dynamic conversation, where ideas are debated, corrected, or supported, leading to new knowledge. Research is shared through various platforms like journals, conferences, and online communities. It's essential to seek diverse perspectives when researching, as scholarly conversations often have multiple viewpoints. As students, there are many ways to contribute, from class discussions to research presentations. The video encourages participation in these academic conversations and highlights available resources for further guidance.

Takeaways

• 📚 Scholarly communication is an evolving conversation where research findings are shared, criticized, supported, or built upon.
• 🔄 Academia involves producing research and others responding, generating new ideas and knowledge.
• 🌐 Research and data can be shared through various platforms like scholarly journals, websites, open repositories, and conferences.
• 📝 Scholarly communication evolves over time, and it's important to acknowledge that conversations may change.
• ⚖️ Research sources may not always represent the only or dominant perspective on a topic.
• 🔍 Some topics have definitive answers (e.g., capital cities or chemical properties), but others are open to interpretation.
• 📖 As you study, you'll learn the specific language, processes, and approaches of different subjects to understand scholarly discussions.
• 🤔 Good researchers seek out diverse perspectives, not just those they agree with.
• 🎓 Students can contribute to scholarly communication by participating in class discussions, submitting to research journals, or presenting at conferences.
• 💬 Universities offer resources to help students engage in scholarly communication, including chat, email, phone, or in-person assistance.

Q & A

What is scholarly communication?

Scholarly communication is the process through which research findings are shared, published, criticized, supported, or built upon, leading to the evolution of knowledge.

Why is scholarship described as a 'conversation'?

Scholarship is described as a conversation because it involves the continuous exchange of ideas, where research findings are debated, supported, or discredited over time.

What are some ways research can be shared besides scholarly journals?

Research can be shared through websites, open repositories, conferences, blogs, and other online communities.

Why is it important to understand the history of scholarly conversations?

Understanding the history of scholarly conversations helps researchers recognize how ideas have evolved and how current research fits into ongoing debates and discussions.

Do all research questions have a single answer?

No, some questions like the capital of a country may have a single answer, but many research questions do not, as they involve evolving debates with multiple perspectives.

How can students contribute to scholarly communication?

Students can contribute by participating in class discussions, submitting to undergraduate research journals, or presenting at conferences through presentations or posters.

What is the role of a good researcher in scholarly communication?

A good researcher seeks out a variety of perspectives within scholarly conversations, rather than only focusing on the ones they agree with.

Where can academic scholarly communication typically be found?

Academic scholarly communication is commonly found in academic journals, books, and other documented formats produced by scholars.

Why is it important to explore different perspectives in research?

Exploring different perspectives helps researchers understand the full scope of scholarly conversations and contributes to producing well-rounded, informed research.

How can students get help understanding scholarly communication?

Students can seek help by asking librarians through chat, email, phone, or visiting the library in person for assistance in exploring scholarly conversations.