Course Details
Introduction to Responsible Metrics and Research Assessment
Who is this course aimed at?
Academic StaffResearcher Only Staff
Research-active staff or PGRs
What is this course about?
Metrics such as citation counts, h-indices, impact factors and more are frequently used in research evaluation across the sector; however, quantitative indicators can easily be misused or misinterpreted when trying to assess the ‘quality’ of research. Responsible metrics is a movement which aims to promote the fair, transparent, and contextual use of these indicators in research assessment.This session will introduce the key principles of responsible metrics, and outline some major frameworks guiding their use.
Details of any pre-course/programme requirements
None.Objectives
Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
- Identify common bibliometrics and understand what they measure.
- Recognise the limitations of quantitative metrics and avoid common pitfalls.
- Understand the key principles and policies that are influencing responsible practice.
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