Using Social Media Responsibly

Please see the following resources for general guidance on responsible use of social media:

• General Medical Council (2013) Doctors’ Use of Social Media
• Health & Care Professions Council (2018) Guidance on the Use of Social Media
• Nursing & Midwifery Council (2019) Social Media Guidance

Assignment Guidance

See below for how to carry out the assignment on different platforms:

Twitter/X

• Create or use an existing Twitter/X account and follow your peers, colleagues, and tutor.
• Inform your tutor of your Twitter/X account.
• Follow relevant societies and high-quality journals.
• Post 2–4 times per week. Quality is more important than quantity.
• Posts should relate to module topics, relevant guidelines, review articles, or the latest research.
• Include key learning points and highlights from your readings.
• DO NOT simply repost from other sources.
• No references are required in tweets.
• DO NOT post patient-identifiable data or personal/social comments directed toward individuals or institutions.
• No word limit or report submission is required at the end of the module.

YouTube

• Create or use an existing YouTube account (a Google account also works).
• Inform your tutor of your YouTube account.
• Videos must not contain patient-identifiable data. Use a dummy or PowerPoint presentation for demonstrations.
• There is no time limit, but a 5-minute length is recommended.
• If social media is blocked in your country, submit your video to us, and we will upload it on your behalf.

Marking Rubric

Grade	Evidence Base & Clinical Knowledge	Communication & Engagement	Digital Presence
Distinction	Excellent evidence-based content with integration of critically appraised current research and guidelines. Excellent critical appraisal of sources and depth of knowledge of the topic.	Excellent audience engagement and platform-appropriate communication. Excellent clarity of message with highly effective educational approach.	Excellent professional presence and creativity within professional bounds. Excellent platform optimisation and audience awareness.
Merit	Strong evidence-based content with good use of current research and guidelines. Clear critical appraisal and good knowledge of the topic.	Good audience engagement and communication style. Clear messaging with an effective education approach.	Strong professional presence and creative elements. Effective platform use and good audience awareness.
Pass	Adequate evidence-based content and use of research and guidelines. Some critical appraisal and knowledge of topic.	Adequate audience engagement and communication style. Acceptable messaging and educational approach.	Adequate professional presence with some areas of creativity. Acceptable use of platform and audience aware.
Fail	Poor evidence base with limited use of research and guidelines. Lack of critical appraisal and inadequate knowledge of topic.	Poor engagement with audience and communication style. Unclear messaging and ineffective education approach.	Poor professional presence and limited creativity. Ineffective use of platform and poor audience awareness.
Fail	Automatic fail for failure to adhere to professional guidance or to protect patient confidentiality and identifiable patient data.