Bibliometrics 4 – Informing journal selection using databases, online tools and metrics

Posted on 26 August 2025 by Alexis Constantinou

This is last in a series of four tutorials introducing Bibliometrics and Altmetrics, explaining how they are used in research evaluation. This tutorial highlights the analytical tools and information provided by databases such as Scopus and Dimensions which are helpful with informing a choice of journal in which to publish.
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Researching and reading critically

Posted on 26 August 2025 by Neil Pollock

This interactive tutorial gives an overview of how to research and read critically when preparing to write an essay. It guides students through the process of identifying what to search for, how and where to search, and how to critically read and evaluate the quality of the information they find. This resource is part of
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Bibliometrics and altmetrics

Posted on 25 August 2025 by Alexis Constantinou

These tutorials will introduce you to bibliometric and altmetric data and explain how they are used in research evaluation. Researchers and academics will find this resource useful for finding appropriate citations and altmetric data for research evaluation. This may be for an individual’s publications, but also for research groups, or at school or university level.
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Evaluating the evidence: critically reading your sources

Posted on 25 August 2025 by admin

This Xerte tutorial, aimed at 6th form and further education students, focuses on approaches to critically reading information to determine the credibility and validity of arguments. This tutorial is part of the Evaluating the Evidence Suite created to support schools offering the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate.
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Critical reading and thinking

Posted on 25 August 2025 by Neil Pollock

A guide to help you apply critical reading and thinking strategies to your academic work. By working through this tutorial, you should be able to: Develop your understanding of thinking, reading, and writing critically. Use strategies to select your reading. Understand the Critical Thinking Model and apply it to your academic work.
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Reading and critically analysing a journal article

Posted on 24 August 2025 by Alexis Constantinou

This tutorial will discuss how to read and critically analyse an academic journal article. This tutorial will: Explain the broad categorisations of journal articles Explain/outline the peer review process whereby an article is submitted for scholarly evaluation by experts Suggest questions you need to ask when reading and critically analysing a journal article Provide practical
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Making your online identity count: Know your digital footprint

Posted on 24 August 2025 by Neil Pollock

The first of two tutorials that explores how you can develop an effective, professional online identity. This tutorial discusses why an effective online identity matters in professional life, helps you review your digital footprint, and highlights areas where you may want to make changes.
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Critical appraisal

Posted on 23 August 2025 by Neil Pollock

An interactive tutorial which provides an introduction to thinking critically about research and research methodology. It explains the need for critical appraisal, explores why and when critical appraisal is used, and shows how you can apply checklists to critically appraise research. The content of the tutorial is aimed at students in the medical and health
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Making your online identity count: Build your online profile

Posted on 23 August 2025 by Neil Pollock

The second of two tutorials that explores how you can develop an effective online identity tailored for a professional environment. This tutorial will help you identify appropriate online tools to build and develop your professional profile. It also covers how to establish useful professional networks, interact effectively in online communities, and manage, organise and connect
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Critical Appraisal – Identifying Study Design

Posted on 22 August 2025 by Neil Pollock

In order to critically appraise research, students need to be able to identify the study type they are appraising. This quiz can help to test understanding of the different types of study design. The content of the tutorial is aimed at students in the medical and health sciences.”
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