Research metrics

Metrics have become a fact of life in many - if not all - fields of research and scholarship. It is not only used to evaluate the quality of a journal, but it can also be used to determine the quality of your research and the impact you are making in your field.

In this series of modules, we walk you through some of the key players in metrics.

We explain the importance of each metric, where you can find them and most importantly how to use them responsibly.

What you will learn

  • An introduction to an array of research metrics 
  • Insights into why they are important 
  • Top tips on how to use them responsibly 

 

 

Modules in Research metrics

CiteScore for early career researchers

Duration
10 m
Research metrics
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A guide to journal citation metrics

Introduction to Journal Impact Factor & H-index

Duration
4 m
Research metrics
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How to promote your research for maximum impact

Why you should know about SNIP & SJR

Duration
5 m
Research metrics
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Creating a good research data management plan

Introduction to PlumX

Duration
13 m
Research metrics
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Beginners’ guide to writing a manuscript in LaTeX

What journal acceptance rates really mean

Duration
10 m
Research metrics
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10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article - cover image

Responsible use of research metrics

Duration
11 m
Research metrics
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