Tag: Citations
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What are Preprints, and How Do They Benefit Authors?
Preprints are research papers shared before peer review. Here we discuss the benefits to authors including rapid credit, visibility & feedback.
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
4 min
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Best Practices for Text Recycling
The use of recycled text has generated debates due to unclear guidelines, but researchers and publishers emphasize the need for ethical and appropriate practices. Text recycling involves reusing one's own writing without proper citation, and while it differs from plagiarism, it raises questions about when and how to credit oneself.
by Charla Viera, MS
9 min
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The Impact of Research [Video]
Metrics are often used to quantify the impact of a person's research, but the impact of research goes beyond numbers. In this video, two researchers share how their work is shaping science, as well as how research has impacted them.
by Theresa Somerville, BA
2 min
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- Visibility
How Do I Know if My Article Has Been Cited?: 5 Ways to find out
This guide delves into five effective methods for tracing citations and assessing the impact of an article in the academic realm. By revealing various tools and strategies to ascertain when, how, and by whom an article has been referenced, authors can remain well-informed and actively participate in the wider scholarly discourse.
by Charla Viera, MS
7 min
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10 Easy Ways to Increase Your Citation Count: a Checklist
To boost your citation count to maximize impact, consider these 10 simple techniques.
by Michelle Ebbs, PhD
3 min
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Researcher Tools Review: Kudos
There are tools that exist on the web right now that you can use to help readers find your work: whether colleagues, researchers outside of your field, the scientific news media, or the general public. Here, we review Kudos, an online platform for this purpose.
by Amy Beisel, MA
6 min
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Twitter as a Tool for Sharing Your Research
Here are a few suggestions for using Twitter to find new readers (and potential citations).
by Ben Mudrak, PhD
4 min
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- Research Process
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Reference Manager Software: What Is It and What Can It Do?
This article defines the scope of types of reference manager software and provides details on how to use it effectively.
by Bryce Hantla, EdD
6 min
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Choosing Effective Keywords
- Most journals require authors to select 4-8 keywords (or phrases) to accompany a manuscript to facilitate online searches
- In biomedical fields, MeSH terms are a good 'common vocabulary' to draw from
- Try Google Scholar to see what terms are most common in your field
by Michaela Panter, PhD
3 min