Maximising the Impact of Your Paper
For researchers in the natural sciences seeking to promote and track the impact of their papers
With insights from 8 researchers and experts in promoting papers and measuring impact
1.5 hours of learning
5-15-minute lessons
8-lesson course with certificate
About this course
Publishing your research is a critical milestone, but it’s only the beginning of your paper’s journey. There are essential steps you can take to promote and share your research with the world and ensure maximal exposure.
In this course, you will learn about the different types of impact that your published research can have, and we will explore strategies for promoting your paper and tracking its impact.
What you'll learn
- Appreciate why it’s important to promote your paper
- Understand what research impact means
- Learn how to publicise your paper
- Be aware of strategies for measuring research impact
- Understand how to track your paper’s reach using article-level metrics
The course
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0. About this course
03m
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1. Welcome to this course
05m
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2. What is research impact?
10m
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3. How to promote your paper
12m
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4. Engage with the media
10m
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5. Measure your paper’s reach and impact
13m
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6. Article-level metrics
15m
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7. Frequently asked questions
12m
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8. Key takeaways and knowledge check
08m
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