Updated July 2025
Introduction
Academic blogging is a powerful and accessible way to share your research, ideas, and experiences with a wider audience. Whether you're a student, researcher, or educator, blogging offers a flexible platform to reflect on your work, engage in public scholarship, and connect with others across disciplines. Unlike traditional academic publishing, blogs allow for a more conversational tone and creative expression - making your insights more relatable and impactful.
This section is designed to introduce you to what a blog is, why you might consider creating a blog and assess the suitability of blogs as a source of information.
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