
Introduction to bibiometrics
This module provides an overview of bibliometrics; the context for the use of publication and citation analysis in higher education; a look at the main metrics used; the main tools available to research staff and students and a look at the issues and limitations of bibliometrics.
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Understand the context and use of bibliometrics in higher education
- Describe the main metrics used in the evaluation and assessment of research, and the tools used to gather bibliometric data
- Identify the main issues and limitations associated with bibliometric analyses
My RI by University College Dublin, Dublin City University, Dublin Institute of Technology, The National University
of Ireland, Maynooth and the NDLR adapted by Marion Kelt, Glasgow Caledonian University is licensed
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