Introduction to Twitter for members of the Oregon Health & Science University social media group.

1. “Tweet, tweet.” Brycie Jones June 17, 2011 All about Twitter for the OHSU Social Media Group

2. what is twitter? Twitter is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest information about what you find interesting. At the heart of Twitter are small bursts of information called Tweets. Each Tweet is 140 characters in length. Sources: twitter.com,

3. what is twitter, part 2 smaller than facebook. open network. (mostly.) more immediate. more conversations.

5. 54 percent male

6. 45 percent ages 18 – 35

7. 69 percent caucasian, 16 percent africanamericanSources: twitter.com, socialmediasonar.com

9. 67 percent more likely to use a product or service from a brand they follow on Twitter Sources: twitter.com, socialmediasonar.com

10. anatomy of a twitter account username, photo, bio account info most recent tweets

11. the grammar of twitter @ RT # “Maybe @pdxtrailblazers could sell ear plugs at Fan Store?” “Happy news. RT @OHSUNews: Gifts Totaling More Than $27 Million Ensure Construction of New OHSU School of Dentistry” Ever wonder about the #PDXhospital food scene? If so, you may want to check out this video by @NWPDXReporter

13. talk with others

15. don’t fear overtweeting

16. always respond