What does Dr. Kate Chatfield, Editor of the Research Ethics journal, have to say about research relevance?

This blog post is the first of nine in a series called “The future of computational social science is Black” about SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021, the first Summer Institute in Computational Social Science held at a Historically Black College or University. As you go through this package of blogs you will experience the journey we took in 2021.

Bridge disciplines to find new ways to approach research! Find a new month-long series on multi/cross/ inter/ transdisciplinary research.

The third post about comics and research in a series by Lydia Wysocki

What articles attract readers of the Big Data & Society journal? Find a list with links to most-read and cited articles in this open-access journal.

What does Dr. Matthew Zoom, Managing Editor of the Big Data & Society journal, have to say about research relevance?

How can you use comics in research?

What articles attract readers of the Social Media + Society journal? Find a list with links to most-read and cited articles in this open-access journal.

What does Dr. Papacharissi, Editor of the Social Media + Society journal, have to say about research relevance?

Crossing into new literature in unfamiliar fields, disciplines, methodologies, or cultures? Learn to evaluate it!

Observe Martin Luther King’s birthday by studying his work. Find open access sources, and guidance for for using primary materials in research.

What articles attract The International Journal of Qualitative Methods readers? Find a list with links to most-read and cited articles in this open-access journal.

What does Dr. Liebenberg, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Qualitative Methods, have to say about research relevance?

Reflections about co-creation in research.

10 affirmations for a new semester and a new year.

Is research relevant in today’s changing world?

Should you blog about your research? What types of academic blogs serve what purpose?

Dr. Margot Wilson describes her experiences from research in rural Bangladesh, to her current research through online interviews and work as a publisher.

As a researcher, you have an important story to tell, one that can have a positive impact on society. Whether it’s a public health message or a novel technique to share with your peers, everyone is better off when your work is visible.

But academic articles are a tough read and discourage most people. So how do you engage your peers and the public while shining a light on your research?

In 2021 we focused on stages of the research journey, offering insights from guidance about research design to practical advice aimed at helping researchers write about their work. We wrap up the year with our Methodspace Top 10 most read posts of 2021.