Lecture 13Socializing at AcademicConferenceEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Lecture 13 Socializing at Academic Conference English for Academic Communication
Why Going to Academic Conference?to see the people who've published papers you've read:: to see what's current/ cutting-edge in your field;: to tell people what you're doing and to find out what they aredoing,.to start to build relationships with otherresearchers inthe field (socializing/ networking);EnglishforAcademicCommunication
Why Going to Academic Conference • to see the people who've published papers you've read; • to see what's current/ cutting-edge in your field; • to tell people what you're doing and to find out what they are doing; • to start to build relationships with other researchers in the field (socializing/ networking); English for Academic Communication
Steps to Effective Academic NetworkingBefore the conference:1) Review the conference schedule and attendance list. Planthe sessions you will attend. Research the speakers andattendees in advance and make a note of those you wouldlike to try and meet;2) Don't worry about contacting someone much more seniorthan you - meeting people at your level of training is always agood idea;EnglishforAcademicCommunication
Steps to Effective Academic Networking Before the conference: 1) Review the conference schedule and attendance list. Plan the sessions you will attend. Research the speakers and attendees in advance and make a note of those you would like to try and meet; 2) Don’t worry about contacting someone much more senior than you – meeting people at your level of training is always a good idea; English for Academic Communication
Steps to Effective Academic Networking3) Make contact with other attendees in advance. Join aLinkedIn group/ we-chat group. Use social media to let othersknow you will attend4) Make a list of relevant problems/ questions you arepondering and be ready to talk about them.EnglishforAcademicCommunication
Steps to Effective Academic Networking 3) Make contact with other attendees in advance. Join a LinkedIn group/ we-chat group. Use social media to let others know you will attend. 4) Make a list of relevant problems/ questions you are pondering and be ready to talk about them. English for Academic Communication
Steps to Effective Academic NetworkingDuring the conference:1) The conference may start at conference checking-in, and youwill meet some people at hotel lobby;2) Keep your business cards handy (currently most people use we-chat in'China) and make sure your name tag is always visible.Some people learn names by seeing them (some conference willprepare name tag and some not).3) Meet people in sessions/ panels by sitting next to someone andintroducing yourself. This is a natural time to meet someone sinceyou are both interested in the same talkEnglishforAcademicCommunication
Steps to Effective Academic Networking During the conference: 1) The conference may start at conference checking-in, and you will meet some people at hotel lobby; 2) Keep your business cards handy (currently most people use wechat in China) and make sure your name tag is always visible. Some people learn names by seeing them (some conference will prepare name tag and some not). 3) Meet people in sessions/ panels by sitting next to someone and introducing yourself. This is a natural time to meet someone since you are both interested in the same talk. English for Academic Communication