Using Twitter for Research Projects

Twitter can add extra value to most research projects. It is especially powerful when used in combination with a website and blog. See below:

The role of the website is to house official information about the project in its full form.
The blog is a great way to connect with the research community and build a narrative around the evolution of the project. Blogs are a good place to summarise articles, get feedback and have online discussions.

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The Twitter account is perfect for engaging with others in the field and releasing bite-sized project updates, for example a new publication, event, or development. When referring to project documents the tweet should refer to full versions held on the website.

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Using these three platforms in combination will increase the digital footprint of your research project and help maximise online awareness of it. For example, if you’re looking for feedback a tweet could link to your research blog and ask your followers for their comments.

From: http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/cap/marcomms/communications/social/handbook/twitter/using-twitter-for-research-projects