Creating a post on Scholar Insights is a straightforward process designed to encourage the sharing of valuable academic and educational content. Users can lead discussions in the Forum but, DO NOT have permission to post blog posts, only team members can post blogs (Contact us if you are interested in becoming a scholar!)
Follow these steps:
1. **Sign In/Sign Up:** First, ensure you are signed in to your Scholar Insights account. If you don't have an account, you will need to sign up by providing your email, creating a password, and verifying your email address.
2. **Navigate to the Dashboard:** Once logged in, go to your user dashboard by clicking on your profile icon at the top right corner and selecting "Dashboard" from the dropdown menu.
3. **Create New Post:** In the dashboard, locate the "Create New Post" button typically situated on the top or side panel. Click on it to begin drafting your post.
4. **Title and Content:** Enter a compelling and relevant title for your post in the provided field. Next, fill in the content of your post in the main text editor. Ensure that your content is clear, structured, and aligns with the academic and educational standards of Scholar Insights. Utilize headings, bullet points, and hyperlinks as needed to enhance readability.
5. **Add Media:** To enrich your post, you can add images, videos, or other multimedia by clicking on the "Add Media" button. Ensure that all media files are relevant and appropriately attributed if sourced externally.
6. **SEO Settings:** Optimize your post for search engines by filling out the SEO settings. Include keywords, a meta description, and alt text for any images. This will help your post reach a broader audience interested in educational content.
7. **Preview and Edit:** Before publishing, preview your post to check for any formatting issues or errors. Make necessary edits to ensure the content is accurate and polished.
8. **Publish:** Once satisfied with your post, click the "Publish" button. Your post will then go live on Scholar Insights, accessible to the entire community.
By following these steps, you can easily contribute valuable insights and information to the Scholar Insights community, fostering knowledge sharing and scholarly discussions.