Visualizing Your Research Impact

The ability to create effective visualizations of your research impact is a valuable skill when competing for grants, awards, and attention in a crowded research landscape. In this workshop we will explore best practices for generating simple, eye-catching graphics to communicate your impact from a variety of perspectives (from citation rates to collaboration networks to media attention).

Learning Outcomes: Attendees will learn how to: 1) Generate ready-made impact visualizations within a variety of bibliometric tools at McMaster. 2) Utilize raw bibliometric data to create custom visualizations within a variety of tools (Excel, VosViewer, Datawrapper). 3) Effectively incorporate research impact visualizations into reports, grant applications, and award nominations.

Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page, and discoverable via the Sherman Centre's Online Learning Catalogue.

Facilitator Bio: 

Jack Young (he/him) is McMaster’s Research Impact Librarian, supporting the use of bibliometric data to enhance the reporting and strategic planning practices of the University’s academic departments, institutes, and researchers.

Certificate Eligibility: This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre's certificate program. For more information, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more, visit ccdhhn.ca or contact scds@mcmaster.ca.