This guide provides faculty and students resources related to research impact. It also includes background information on the subject and responsible practices. The research impact services guide is intended to serve as an overview of research impact. It should be of particular interest to faculty and graduate students publishing research.
The FGCU library offers faculty members services to help measure and maximize their research impact. This guide provides information about what research impact is, different forms of measuring impact (bibliometrics, altmetrics), ideas for maximizing your impact, and accepted rules for evaluating research. This guide also provides an Impact Check survey to help you determine how you're doing with your impact.
Your research impact librarian is happy to help you with your impact journey. Together, we can measure your impact and create a plan to increase your research's visibility. Please reach out with any questions or schedule a consultation.
There will be 5 different workshops as part of our Research Impact series for Spring 2025. All of the workshops will be held virtually over Zoom and each will be offered twice. These workshops are not sequential, so you may pick and choose to attend the workshops that best suit your needs.
Maximizing Your Research Impact
Wednesday, 3/12/25, 3:00pm --> Sign up here!
Thursday, 3/13/25, 9:30am --> Sign up here!
Join us for our workshop designed specifically for professors seeking to maximize their research impact. In this session, we’ll explore the concept of research impact—what it is, why it matters, and how assessing it can elevate your academic career. You’ll also learn practical tips for increasing your visibility and influence as a researcher while ensuring responsible practices in measuring and assessing impact. Though this event is aimed towards those new to these concepts, this workshop offers valuable insights for all researchers to help you make a lasting impact.
NEW! Research Impact for Grad Students
Monday, 3/17/25, 6:30pm --> Sign up here!
Tuesday, 3/18/25, 6:30pm --> Sign up here!
Let us help you with your academic journey with our research impact workshop designed specifically for graduate students. This session will introduce you to the concept of research impact, explain why it’s important to assess, and show how tools like bibliometrics and altmetrics can help you track your impact. You’ll also learn practical tips to set yourself up for success, including the importance of creating an ORCiD profile. We’ll discuss how to identify and avoid predatory journals to safeguard the integrity of your scholarly contributions. Let the library help you to build a strong foundation for your academic career.
Bibliometrics & Altmetrics Workshop
Wednesday, 3/19/25, 3:00pm --> Sign up here!
Thursday, 3/20/25, 9:30am --> Sign up here!
Boost your impact with our Bibliometrics & Altmetrics Workshop, intended for researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of research impact. This session will explore what research impact is and why it's crucial to assess it before diving into bibliometrics. We'll cover article-level, author-level, and journal-level metrics and give guidance on using tools like Journal Citation Reports. We’ll then introduce you to the idea of altmetrics and tools such as the Altmetric Bookmarklet and PlumX, demonstrating how to effectively use them to track scholarly influence. The workshop will also review responsible practices for measuring and assessing impact, ensuring you engage ethically and accurately with these metrics.
Research Impact for the Humanities & Arts
Wednesday, 3/26/25, 3:00pm --> Sign up here!
Thursday, 3/27/25, 9:30am --> Sign up here!
Reach the full potential of your research with our Research Impact for the Humanities & Arts. This workshop will introduce the idea of research impact, explain why it's essential to assess, and briefly touch on how impact is traditionally measured. We'll then dive into the unique challenges faced by humanities and arts scholars, explaining why their impact is often different from STEM fields. Finally, we'll present alternative ways to measure your impact that better reflect the diverse nature of your discipline. Join us to gain valuable insights on broadening the recognition of your work and advancing its reach, no matter your field.
NEW! Predatory Journals Workshop
Wednesday, 4/2/25, 3:00pm --> Sign up here!
Thursday, 4/3/25, 9:30am --> Sign up here!
Navigate the publishing landscape with confidence by attending our Predatory Journals Workshop, designed for faculty and graduate students. Our goal is to help you understand what predatory journals are and how to identify them. You'll learn practical strategies to evaluate whether a journal is worth submitting to, including how to determine its impact factor and assess its credibility. Finally, we’ll explore tools and techniques to help you find the best-fit journal for your research. Join us to gain valuable insights that will empower you to publish your work in reputable outlets and enhance your academic impact.
FGCU Librarians are available to answer questions via chat most hours that the library is open. If FGCU Librarians are not available, you may be connected with librarian at another location in Florida.
