Episode notes
Beth Blackwood is a Research & Education Librarian at the Medical Center Library & Archives at Duke University, where she serves as the Lead for Research Impact and the Liaison to the Duke Global Health Institute. In this episode, Dr. Blackwood discusses how to measure the impact of your scholarly work beyond traditional metrics like the H index.
Key Points Discussed:
- Understanding traditional metrics: The limitations of traditional metrics like the H index and journal impact factor, which may not accurately reflect the impact of research in niche or emerging fields.
- Owning your narrative: The importance of shaping a narrative around your research impact, highlighting factors such as publishing in open-access journals, reaching marginalized communities, and engagi ...