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Tracking citations and online mentions

This guide gives an introduction to bibliometrics and altmetrics and how you can use them to track attention received by published research outputs.

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What are Metrics?

What are bibliometrics and altmetrics?

This guide focuses on the metrics available that are designed to help track the attention received by research outputs.

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Uses of bibliometrics and altmetrics

Sources of metrics

A summary of the numerous sources of academic metrics databases we use most often.

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Support for bibliometrics & altmetrics

Support for metrics

Find University support if you need help using metrics tools including Research Services and University Library contacts.

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Using metrics responsibly

Using metrics responsibly

An overview of how to use metrics responsibly, good practice and the limitations of metrics.

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Uses of bibliometrics and altmetrics

Uses of bibliometrics and altmetrics

How to use bibliometrics and altmetrics to promote yourself and your research, explore your field and find influential authors.

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