Providing indication of the quality of your research and scholarly output is now considered an important and standard activity when considering career development and seeking funding for research grants.
Though most institutions are moving away from just using quantitative measurements for research assessment, it's still a good idea to know how to find your research metrics, and to understand what they mean.
Quantitative methods such as citation counts, journal metrics and researcher specific metrics (collectively referred to as bibliometrics) provide one means of measuring research impact. Research impact can also be described qualitatively, in terms of social and cultural influence, through the use of alternative metrics.
This guide provides guidance on tracking your own impact as a researcher and a brief introduction to the tools that are available to measure the quantitative and qualitative impact of research.
This LibGuide provides a step-by-step guide to understanding and using research metrics effectively and responsibly. Each page explores a different step in the process and helps you get started in tracking the impact of your research.