Publication metrics provide a quantitative approach to the analysis of both publications and researchers and can provide information about the reach and potential impact of your research, as well as inform decisions about where to publish.

This online, interctive workshop will introduce various bibliometric tools and examine their benefits and limitations from both the researcher, research output and institutional persective. It will provide opportunities to discus the importance of the responsible use of bibliometric data and it will also look at the University’s commitment to the responsible use of publication metrics.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will have:

• an awareness of recent developments and debates within the field of bibliometrics
• Learnt how to find and evaluate commonly used metrics
• Considered the benefits and limitations of each metric and understand how to use publication metrics responsibly
• Discovered how to use both 'traditional' publication metrics and altmetrics to illustrate the use of your research and that of others

Target audience

Researchers at all career stages

About the facilitators

Library Research Support Team

About this theme

Realise workshops get you thinking about the organisation and ethics of your research and how it complies with governance.

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By: Shin-Yu Tseng
Last updated: Monday, 7 April 2025