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Measuring Scholarly Impact: Traditional and Alternative Metrics Explained In-Person

How do you measure the reach and influence of your research in today’s digital world? In this session, we’ll explore altmetrics and other key scholarly publishing metrics that go beyond traditional citation counts. Learn how to interpret these metrics and use them to tell a more complete story about your scholarly impact.
This session will cover:

  • What altmetrics are and how they differ from traditional metrics like the Journal Impact Factor and h-index.
  • How to find and interpret metrics for your publications using tools like Scopus, PlumX, and Altmetric Explorer.
  • How to use these metrics to support grant applications, promotion and tenure cases, and public engagement.
Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Online (Zoom)
Campus:
Online
Audience:
  Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Workshops  
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