White Paper: Measuring Research Outputs Through Bibliometrics
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Date
2016
Authors
University of Waterloo Working Group on Bibliometrics
Byl, Lauren
Carson, Jana
Feltracco, Annamaria
Gooch, Susie
Gordon, Shannon
Kenyon, Tim
Muirhead, Bruce
Seskar-Hencic, Daniela
MacDonald, Kathy
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Publisher
University of Waterloo
Abstract
This White Paper provides a high-level review of issues relevant to understanding bibliometrics, and practical recommendations for how to appropriately use these measures. This is not a policy paper; instead, it defines and summarizes evidence that addresses appropriate use of bibliometric analysis at the University of Waterloo. Issues identified and recommendations will generally apply to other academic institutions. Understanding the types of bibliometric measures and their limitations makes it possible to identify both appropriate uses and crucial limitations of bibliometric analysis. Recommendations offered at the end of this paper provide a range of opportunities for how researchers and administrators at Waterloo and beyond can integrate bibliometric analysis into their practice.
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The suggested citation for this white paper is:
University of Waterloo Working Group on Bibliometrics, Winter 2016. White Paper: Measuring Research Outputs through Bibliometrics, Waterloo, Ontario: University of Waterloo.
Keywords
Bibliometric data, Bibliometric measures, Research output, Research metrics
LC Keywords
Bibliometrics