This session will provide an introduction to common publication metrics (e.g., H-Index, Journal Impact Factor) used to quantify and demonstrate scholarly impact. Participants will leave with an understanding of citation-based metrics, alternative metrics, some of the tools used to gather this data (e.g., Scopus, Altmetric Explorer, Michigan Research Experts), and guidelines for best practices when using metrics in evaluating scholarly impact. Topics covered will include publication metrics related to individual researchers, research groups, and journals, and their respective strengths and limitations.
Taubman Health Sciences LibraryResearch by the Numbers: An Introduction to Publication Impact Metrics and Tools
Presented by Taubman Informationists Tyler Nix and Judy Smith
February 27, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
NCRC, Building 16, B004E
Sponsored by: Taubman Health Sciences Library
Contact Information: Judy Smith 734-936-1636
This session will provide an introduction to common publication metrics (e.g., H-Index, Journal Impact Factor) used to quantify and demonstrate scholarly impact. Participants will leave with an understanding of citation-based metrics, alternative metrics, some of the tools used to gather this data (e.g., Scopus, Altmetric Explorer, Michigan Research Experts), and guidelines for best practices when using metrics in evaluating scholarly impact. Topics covered will include publication metrics related to individual researchers, research groups, and journals, and their respective strengths and limitations.