With apologies for cross-posting Journal Metric Analysis and Measuring Impact - 15 May 2018 If you want to know your Impact Factor from your Altmetric Donut, then look no further than our practical course uncovering the various ways publishers can measure impact using different metrics. Aimed at those working both directly or indirectly with usage data, it includes plenty of hands-on time using the main citation databases and altmetric data under the expert guidance of our two tutors. 'A great course that offers insights, guidance and practical exercises for anyone who's unsure how to measure impact for their journals'. Frances Lee, BMJ Key course information and content * What are journal citation metrics? * Common misconceptions and problems in the use of citation metrics * Strategies to maximize citation impact * Hands on sessions using the most common citation indexes * What is research impact? Understanding the emergence of altmetrics and the landscape of engagement and research dissemination * Interpreting altmetrics data: quantitative versus qualitative analysis * Qualitative analysis of mentions and listening to the conversation around research online * Hands on sessions using altmetrics data * Usage data as a metric * Article and author level metrics such as the h-index. Date: Tuesday 15 May Location: Euston House, London NW1 Tutors: Charlotte Perry-Houts, Altmetric and James Hardcastle, Taylor & Francis Full course details, costs and booking https://www.alpsp.org/Training/Journal-Metric-Analysis-and-Measuring-Impact/52772 Book by 4 May to secure your place. Thank you! Heidi Russell-Jones Marketing & Communications Executive The Association of Learned& Professional Society Publishers E: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> T: +44 (0)1727 812777 W: www.alpsp.org<http://www.alpsp.org/> Follow us on Twitter: @alpsp ALPSP is a Company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales Registration no: 4081634. Registered Office: Egale 1, 80 St Albans Road, Watford WD17 1DL UK ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the person(s) entitled to receive the confidential information it may contain. This email may contain information that is confidential and legally privileged. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ALPSP. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please return it to the sender immediately and delete it completely from your computer system. ________________________________ lis-e-resources is a UKSG list - http://www.uksg.org UKSG groups also available on Facebook and LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UKSG