Why do we need to know about impact factors handout
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Why do we need to know which is the best journal to be published in? • Peer review • Quality control • Part of the Researcher Development Framework (A1 Knowledge Base: 4 Information seeking. Manages bibliometrics and citations to the best advantage and with a high level of proficiency) • Most read/ wider circulation • Leads to greater impact • Raises individual research status • Raises institutional status • Generates more funding for the institution • Possibly generates individual sponsorship for further research November 2010 Humanities Information Management Sam Aston 1
Transcript of Why do we need to know about impact factors handout
Why do we need to know which is the best journal to be published in?
• Peer review
• Quality control
• Part of the Researcher Development Framework (A1 Knowledge Base: 4 Information seeking. Manages bibliometrics and citations to the best advantage and with a high level of proficiency)
• Most read/ wider circulation
• Leads to greater impact
• Raises individual research status
• Raises institutional status
• Generates more funding for the institution
• Possibly generates individual sponsorship for further research
• Possibility of further publishing e.g. book
• Increases employability
November 2010 Humanities Information Management
Sam Aston 1