Sharing and online identity

Learning and teaching resources on the topic of sharing content and managing your online identity.

Resource title and description Type
Open Access Induction
This module aims to:
  • ensure that researchers are aware of the University Open Access Policy
  • ensure that researchers are aware of the routes to be open access compliant
  • ensure that researchers are aware of tools and support available to answer Open Access questions
Open access for recipients of external funding
All Cardiff University research staff who receive or anticipate receipt of external funding must also complete this additional tutorial along with the Open Access Induction module. This Funder module ensures that researchers are aware of funder requirements, eligibility for Open Access block grants, the University’s Institutional Open Access fund, and support available.
Bibliometrics 4 – Informing journal selection using databases, online tools and metrics
This tutorial highlights the analytical tools and information provided by databases such as Scopus, Web of Science and Dimensions which are helpful with informing a choice of journal in which to publish.
Bibliometrics 2 – DORA and responsible use of metrics
This tutorial covers why it is important to use bibliometric data responsibly and fulfil the university’s and individual researcher’s commitments to DORA (Declaration On Research Assessment).
Bibliometrics 3 – Finding data for publications
This section introduces you to some of the databases available at Cardiff University for retrieving bibliometric data.
Tutorial
Bibliometrics 1 – Overview of bibliometrics and altmetrics data
This tutorial provides an introduction to bibliometric data. It outlines the main types of data you can find and illustrates some key uses for the data. It covers why the data is important and what you might use it for.
Bibliometrics and altmetrics
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. The tutorials also guide you in using metrics responsibly and ensuring that you are following principles laid out in DORA (San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment).
Making your online identity count: Build your online profile
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 your online profiles to keep them up-to-date.
Tutorial
Making your online identity count: Know your digital footprint
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.