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Current Awareness Tools: Academic Social Networking (ASN) Sites
Tools for keeping current with new research
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Academic Social Networking (ASN) Sites
ASN sites are similar to other social networking sites, but designed for the academic community. These online platforms allow you to develop a profile and connect with other researchers, while also allowing you to share and view academic content. These tools are typically free to use.
The following are popular ASN sites:
- Academia.eduAcademics use Academia.edu to share their research, monitor deep analytics around the impact of their research, and track the research of academics they follow.
- ResearchGateResearchGate provides tools for scientists and researchers to connect, collaborate, and keep up with the research that matters most to them.
- MendeleyMendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.