Talent Search Qualifying Exam

and what grade are you in school?

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

have a strong preference for classical architecture

disapprove of the level of violence common in military history

are only comfortable communicating with other scholars

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

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

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

it takes time that competes with academics' institutional obligations

blogs diminish the preeminence of academic journals

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

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

the importance of traditional publishing in certifying academic credentials

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

young scholars' preference for academic press over popular press

the prestige and influence of the university where he teaches

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

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

They can never be an option for serious scholars.

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

A greater balance between professors' scholarly and public responsibilities

Research funding for scholars based on their public engagement

A revolution in the way research is conducted and published

A radical shift in the academic publishing system

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