An overview of measuring academic productivity and changing definitions of scientific impact

Authors

Cathy C. Sarli, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Christopher R. Carpenter, Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisFollow

Work Type

Publication

Journal

Missouri Medicine

Volume

111

Issue

5

Inclusive Pages

399-403

Publication Date

2014

Description

This manuscript provides a brief overview of the history of communication of scientific research and reporting of scientific research impact outcomes. Current day practices are outlined along with examples of how organizations and libraries are providing tools to evaluate and document the impact of scientific research to provide a meaningful narrative suitable for a variety of purposes and audiences.

Language

English

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Sarli, Cathy C. and Carpenter, Christopher R., "An overview of measuring academic productivity and changing definitions of scientific impact." Missouri Medicine, 399-403,. 2014. Paper 49.
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/becker_pubs/49