Academic profiles and publishing statistics
This course covers how to set up an academic ID, how to keep track of your publication record, and how to find and understand publishing statistics commonly encountered on the CV.
Main content
Target group: Ph.d. candidates, early-career researchers, scientific staff, research advisors.
Aims and content: This couse guides you through how to set up an author ID, how to keep track of what you publish, and how to find and understand statistics about your work. Module 1 covers your publishing record and author identity; module 2 covers bibliometric indicators and statistics (h-index, citations, impact factors and altmetrics); module 3 covers finding publishing statistics for your CV.
Outcomes:
Knowledge:
- understand the advantages of having an author ID/profile, such as ORCID, Google Scholar or Publons.
- be familiar with common bibliometric indicators (e.g. h-index, citations), their limitations, and appropriate use.
- knowledge of other publication statistics that are available
Skills:
- can set up an author ID/profile in ORCID, Google Scholar or Publons, and keep an activity record up to date.
- can find statistics for various publication types using relevant platforms
Language: English
Duration: Flexible - this is an online resource that can be followed at your own pace. Modules can be taken individually. Estimated 1-2 hours for the whole course.
Course link: UBB103 Profiles and Publishing Statistics
Course provider: University Library
