https://mediacast.ttu.edu/Mediasite/Play/c0eec8c079214ad689f0d03fcb0ba8fd1d - Online URL link to view the Altmetrics Workshop when available. For the Certificate of Completion Credit, the video will have to be viewed in full to receive attendance credit. Please email Brian.Quinn@ttu.edu when you have viewed the link and provide your eRaider username for verification. Any questions please contact denise.caspell@ttu.edu. Thank you for your patience as we go online during the time.

In Library Lab 150 - Face to Face Presentation 

There are only 30 computers available in our lab, we advise that if your are able to bring your own laptop or device.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will understand the difference between altmetrics and traditional metrics 

2. Students will know the strengths and weaknesses of using altmetrics to measure scholarly impact 

3. Students will understand the importance of creating an ORCID id and know how to do it 

Abstract:

Traditional bibliometrics is increasingly being called into question. It may not provide a complete picture of the scholarly influence generated by your research. In this workshop, you will learn alternative measures of scholarly influence and how they compare with traditional measures. You will learn the strengths and weaknesses of altmetrics and how they can be applied to your research. You will also learn the importance of creating a unique identifier so that your work will not be confused with the scholarship of others. 

If you wish to view this as a distance student please contact Brian Quinn - brian.quinn@ttu.edu