By now, you’ve written your bio and a clear research overview. Next, you’ll highlight your most important academic outputs.
This module helps you write short, focused entries for selected publications, projects, or other scholarly work that reflects your contributions and priorities.
Why This Matters
Most visitors don’t want to scroll through a long publication list. They just want to know:
- What have you done that’s most relevant, impressive, or interesting?
- Where can they read or learn more?
This section is your chance to guide their attention.
Step 1: Choose What to Include
Aim to feature 3–5 key items, such as:
- Journal articles or book chapters
- Books or major reports
- Digital or creative projects
- Public-facing scholarship (e.g. op-eds, podcasts)
- Talks, exhibitions, or media coverage (if relevant)
Ask yourself:
- What best supports the purpose of my site?
- What would my audience care most about?
- What’s recent, representative, or meaningful?
You don’t need to cover everything—just a snapshot that shows who you are as a scholar.
Step 2: Write Each Entry Clearly
Each item should include:
- Title (with a link, if possible)
- Context (1–2 short sentences)
You can present these as:
- Bulleted entries
- A short paragraph with embedded links
- A simple list with brief notes
Examples:
“Rethinking Accountability in Algorithmic Systems” (2022, Journal of Technology & Society) Argues for participatory frameworks in AI policy. Co-authored with Dr. Kim Lee.
“Mapping the Margins: An Open-Access Archive of Black British Newspapers” A digital humanities project documenting overlooked 20th-century publications. Featured in The Guardian (2023).
“Public Lecture: Data, Disasters, and Democracy” Invited talk at the Centre for Civic Technology, Toronto, 2024.
Quick Tips for Writing Entries
- Be selective: Choose work that aligns with your goal and audience.
- Be brief: Two lines is plenty—just enough to give context or invite a click.
- Be clear: Avoid dense citation formats or unexplained acronyms.
- Be consistent: Use the same format for all entries.
Your Module 4 Mini-Assignment
- List 3–5 items that reflect your most relevant or impressive work.
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For each, write:
- A short title or citation
- 1–2 sentences explaining what it is and why it matters
- Add a link, if available (PDF, journal site, project page, media clip)
- Write these directly into your content draft under a section called: “Selected Work”, “Highlights”, or “Key Publications & Projects”—whatever fits your needs.
Done? Let’s Keep Going
Now you’ve shown what you do and shared proof of it. Next, you’ll write any optional content, like teaching, awards, or outreach—without cluttering your page.
Next: Module 5 – Draft Teaching, Awards, or Other Optional Sections
