Category: Academic Research

  • The Keyword Generator from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Library

    The Keyword Generator from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Library

    Research and Writing Tool: The Keyword Generator from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Library

    The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an incredible tool for students and faculty  writing papers. Sometimes, I have a difficult time brainstorming ideas for a particular research topic (I know that I cannot be the only person), In the past few weeks, I stumbled upon a database quick search tool from U of L Lafayette, “https://www.millennialprofessor.com/2024/04/Keyword Generator“. 

    This is a ChatGPT prompt and it can help you develop keywords for your topic!

    Basically, you place your search terms or your associated keywords and the system provides some associated terms for you.

    Step 1 – I searched for “rural education”

    Step 2 – The keyword generator developed these keywords for me:


    1. Rural schools 

    2. Access to education in rural areas 

    3. Challenges in rural education 

    4. Remote learning in rural communities 

    5. Educational equity in rural schools 

    6. Technology in rural education 

    7. Teacher recruitment and retention in rural areas 

    8. School infrastructure in rural communities 

    9. Dropout rates in rural schools 

    10. Special education in rural areas 

    11. Community involvement in rural education 

    12. Funding for rural schools 

    13. Curriculum development for rural schools 

    14. Impact of poverty on rural education 

    15. Student achievement in rural schools 

    16. Distance education in rural areas 

    17. Cultural diversity in rural schools 

    18. Professional development for rural educators 

    19. Government policies affecting rural education 

    20. Best practices in rural education.

    Step 3 – After you view your results, you can copy and paste the results AND you can utilize ChatGPT without having to log in!

    What do you think about this tool? I will definitely use it! Thanks University of Louisiana at Lafayette!

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    Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards
    Professor of Communication

    Executive Director of the Texas Social Media Research Institute & Rural Communication Institute

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  • Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards: A Texas Professor Focused on Artificial Intelligence, Health, and Education: Preparing for Research Presentations

    Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards: A Texas Professor Focused on Artificial Intelligence, Health, and Education: Preparing for Research Presentations

    Hi Y’all!

    A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of presenting for an Undergraduate Research Group at my university. When they initially asked me about presenting about visual presentations, I had to think back to the numerous presentations that I have been fortunate to facilitate all over America. 

    Then, I thought about the items that I wish I would have had on site when I saw the place where I needed to place my poster. So, I decided to make a “Poster Presentation Survival Kit”. This kit contains: masking tape, t-pins, white out, sharpie markers, and cuticle clippers (to serve as scissors for your poster (just in case)). 


    The presentation was well received and they asked for a copy. I was very impressed with this group and their questions focused on research and the presentation process. We also had a great conversation about presenting information that has not yet been published. 

    Here’s the presentation:

    Here are some additional resources. Thanks UNC, UC Davis, and Bucknell!

    Enjoy! Please let me know if you have any questions.

    Dr. Jennifer Edwards

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    Check out my book – Retaining College Students Using Technology: A Guidebook for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs Professionals.

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    Thanks for visiting! 


    Sincerely,


    Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards
    Professor of Communication

    Executive Director of the Texas Social Media Research Institute & Rural Communication Institute

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  • Teaching Our Students Have to Use the Library’s Ebscohost Databases

    Teaching Our Students Have to Use the Library’s Ebscohost Databases

    Research is VERY important for our students! Each of my classes has a research assignment focused on the library. They are paying for it, they should use it. At least this is what I believe. 🙂 

    I always make a training video for our students about the library’s databases. Here’s this year’s video!

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    Check out my book – Retaining College Students Using Technology: A Guidebook for Student Affairs and Academic Affairs Professionals.

    Remember to order copies for your team as well!

    Thanks for visiting! 


    Sincerely,


    Dr. Jennifer T. Edwards
    Professor of Communication

    Executive Director of the Texas Social Media Research Institute & Rural Communication Institute

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