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2024: Altmetrics for Research

Description:
In this session you will learn about Altmetrics, how research outputs gain attention online, how you can analyze the reach and engagement with research outputs, and how to navigate the Altmetric Explorer platform.
Learning outcomes:
1. What exactly are alternative metrics and why are they important?
2. How is research tracked for attention and what types of research are tracked?
3. What is the attention score, how is it calculated and what does it mean?
4. How can data be exported and shared for analysis?
5. How can I navigate the Altmetric Explorer platform?
Session Agenda
● Introduction to Altmetrics
● Altmetric Sources and Data
● Understanding the Altmetric Score
● Using the Macquarie Institutional Instance
● Effective Research Promotion
● Navigating the User Interface
● Building queries, saving searches and developing reports
● Q&A
The workshop will be presented by Liz Smee from Digital Science via Zoom https://digital-science.zoom.us/j/81061019852
Attachments
Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Audiences

GR Supervisors

Mid Career/Senior Researchers

Graduate Research Students

Early Career Researchers

Venue: Online- Zoom
Facilitator(s): Liz Smee
Enquiries: jing.li1@mq.edu.au
Registration for this workshop is not open.