Talent Search Qualifying Exam

and what grade are you in school?

are not very interested in sharing their ideas with non-academic audiences

are only comfortable communicating with other scholars

have a strong preference for classical architecture

disapprove of the level of violence common in military history

people's ability to understand metaphor has advanced significantly since the World War I era

historians' participation in the public conversation has reshaped widely held views

the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of war proves that public views haven't changed

the words on a soldier's grave that have been reinterpreted

it takes time that competes with academics' institutional obligations

blogs diminish the preeminence of academic journals

influential blogs like Kings of War are rare since academics aren't generally savvy at using modern technology

blogs bring in funding for institutions rather than the academics who actually write them

a rite of passage for budding academics for which there is no alternative

the importance of traditional publishing in certifying academic credentials

the prestige and influence of the university where he teaches

young scholars' preference for academic press over popular press

They are an effective way for academics to establish reciprocal relationships.

They now compete with traditional academic presses for scholars' work.

They can never be an option for serious scholars.

They are a viable conduit to the public for more established academics.

A revolution in the way research is conducted and published

A radical shift in the academic publishing system

Research funding for scholars based on their public engagement

A greater balance between professors' scholarly and public responsibilities

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