BLOGGING IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR Ph.D STUDENTS

 

    You can tell what you want to the public : A Blog is a fantastic opportunity to explain to the general public how your area works & how your project is trying to make a difference. In fact, Richard feynmen once said that " if you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't really understand it." Explaining very complex concepts in a simple & right way can be much harder than to write them up for a bunch of academics.

 

    Helps practicing in writing : No matter what stage of your Ph.D are at, writing your own thesis is always looming in the background! come thesis time, you will be glad you've kept your writing muscles nice & toned. Plus, the writing practice you'll get with blogging will pay off once you get a 'real job' & have a deal with writing all day.

 

    You are free to express yourself : As a Ph.D student, its must likely that you are very passionate about your field. Sadly, it is also true that not many people might be agog to hear your 5% about it. A blog is a fantastic platform to express youself & really get into the nitty-gritty of what bothers you or excites you about the new development in your field.

 

    It's nice for your resume : Whether you want to stay in academia or you want to explore your options in the private sector / Govt. sector, employers always  value writing experience or so we're told ! Must jobs that are available to Ph.D graduates involve a huge percentage of writing, which is when it makes sense for employers to seek out people who not only can write but are passionate about writing !

 

    You work together with other Ph.D students : Working on a cooperative blog with others Ph.D students from other your area or department can be really fun as well as useful ! After all, these are your peers & most likely your friends! Blogging is a great chance to work on a assignment together, bond & discover new sides of each other.

 

 

Thanks

Dr. Aman Jandwani ! Have you started a blog, or shared in the running of one? what advice do you have to share???