Highly interactive, small group tuition (usually 12-16 delegates)
Places still available but please note this course is booking up fast.
Citation Analysis for Publishers
Tuesday 6th March 2012, London
Delegate comments:
'The course was just the right mix of background theory and practical
exercise.' Erdmuthe Raufelder, Springer
I found it all really useful and interesting. Hands-on sessions great.
Tutors really good. Iain explained things at a really good pace and very
well. Best course I’ve been on for a long time. I will recommend it to
my colleagues. ' Lucy Sootheran, Emerald Group Publishing
'Exceptionally knowledgeable speakers, very engaging, very helpful. ' Ed
Mottram, Sage Publications
'Very good presenters. ' Jenny Guthrie, British Ecological Society
'Extremely helpful, excellent speakers. ' Lucy McIvor, RSM Press
'Excellent a great overview. Both presenters were excellent. I would
recommend this course to anyone in scholarly/academic publishing.' Ian
Stoneham, Faculty of 1000
'Very good analysis of the pitfalls and definitions of the different
metrics that are in use. Well informed before the course. Very
illuminating and interested course. My uncertainties about JCR, IF's, &
usage of WoS were resolved - I hope it continues.' Mark Thorne,
Biochemical Society
Overview:
Bibliometrics in the broadest sense is simply the study of texts or
information, but in a journal publishing context, it is most commonly
used to refer to the analysis of citations between journal articles.
This course provides an overview of bibliometrics with particular
reference to journal metrics such as the Impact Factor, Eigenfactor, and
SNIP indicator. Specific attention will be given to characteristics and
differences between different citation indexes, and will include
extensive hands-on use of these products, including an illustration of
the types of analysis which can be derived from these data sources
Programme
• What do we mean by bibliometrics? Characteristics of a citation index
• Common misconceptions and pitfalls in the use of citation metrics
• Editor and publisher strategies to increase the Impact Factor
• Description of, and differences between, a variety of journal citation
metrics
• Emerging alternative metrics including author citation metrics and
usage (download) measurements
• Hands on sessions using the most commonly used citation indexes
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Explain the differences, and similarities, between the major journal
metrics such as Impact Factor and Eigenfactor;
understand how the composition of a citation index will influence final
results;
explain why subject coverage and a variety of communication methods
(journal article, book, working paper) influences the robustness of
analysis in different subject areas;
understand the construction of, and differences between, different
author metrics, and how they may be applied to journals;
be aware of the differences, and similarities, between citation and
usage based analysis;
and undertake basic analysis based on data derived from commonly used
citation indexes.
Who should attend:
This course is suitable for staff with a responsibility to undertake, or
to discuss, bibliometric analysis in the widest sense (e.g. editorial,
marketing, and data analysts). It is suitable both for junior, or
recently appointed staff, plus those with more experience looking to
supplement existing knowledge.
Further information at: http://www.alpsp.org/Ebusiness/item.aspx?ID=258
Other 2012 Courses:
Strategic Journals Finance:
http://www.alpsp.org/Ebusiness/item.aspx?ID=259
Fundamentals of Journals Finance:
http://www.alpsp.org/Ebusiness/item.aspx?ID=273
Launching and Managing Open Access Journals:
http://www.alpsp.org/Ebusiness/item.aspx?ID=262
Understanding eJournal Technology:
http://www.alpsp.org/Ebusiness/item.aspx?ID=257
Business Development Workshop: Scoping New Markets:
http://www.alpsp.org/Ebusiness/item.aspx?ID=282
Barbara Holmes
Training Administrator
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
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Tel: +44 (0) 1993 772 727
Normal working hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 0900 - 1400
ALPSP courses
Project Management for Publishing, London, 22 Feb
Understanding eJournal Technology, London, 29 Feb NEW
Citation Analysis for Publishers, London, 6 Mar
Strategic Journals Finance, London, 13 Mar
Launching and Managing Open Access Journals, London, 19 Mar
Journal Development 1: pratical plans for improving journal success,
London, 19 Mar
The Journal Editorial Office, London, 2 May
All ALPSP courses for 2012 can be found at www.alpsp-training.org
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