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Research Impact Metrics: Assessing your scholarly impact using citations, h-index, and altmetrics
This workshop will cover ways to measure your research impact including through citation analysis and the H-index through a range of tools including Web of Science, Scopus & Google Scholar, Dimensions, and MyActivities. Alternative Metrics (social media, downloads, bookmarks) and data sources (Scopus, MyActivities) and the responsible use of metrics will also be covered.
Scholarly Publishing: Selecting scholarly publishing venues to maximize your impact
Do you wonder how to select a journal in which to publish or wonder about the quality of a journal? This session will demonstrate tools to identify potential journals in your field, how to explore impact metrics for journals (JIF, SJR, CiteScore), how to find where a journal is indexed for dissemination, and tools to evaluate the quality of journals. Many reputable, peer-reviewed Open Access journals are available, but so are “predatory publisher” that charge publication fees but do little in terms of peer review. Tips and tools to identify legitimate open access and subscription-based journals and avoid predatory publishers will be covered.
Creating Biosketches for NSF & NIH using SciENcv
NIH and NSF both require Biosketches, which can be developed using SciENcv in MyNCBI.
This workshop will guide you step-by step through:
In October 2023, SciENcv will become the only place Biosketches can be created for NSF.
Research Bibliometric Citation Analysis and Visualization
This workshop will provide an introduction to VOSviewer for analyzing and visualizing bibliometric networks. CitNetExplorer, which is used for visualizing and analyzing citation networks of publications will also be demoed. VOSviewer and CitNetExplorer are free open access software tools created by CWTS at Leiden University. In addition, this workshop will cover: what are bibliometrics, visualization options related to publishing networks found in Scopus and Web of Science, and an overview of other impact metrics.
Open Access Publishing with INDIGO, UIC’s Institutional Repository
This workshop will cover the basics of using INDIGO, UIC’s Institutional Repository. INDIGO collects, disseminates, and provides persistent and reliable access to the research and scholarship of faculty, staff, and students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Faculty, staff, and graduate students can deposit their research and scholarship - unpublished and, in many cases, published - directly into INDIGO. Departments can use INDIGO to distribute their working papers, data sets, technical reports, or other research material. Contact us for more information (indigo@uic.edu).
This workshop is designed for beginners who are interested in learning the R programming language. It will cover the basics of coding with R, including data types, variables, functions, and control structures. The workshop will include basic coding and examples to help participants gain a solid understanding of R.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and skills needed to begin using R for their own data analysis projects. Attendees are encouraged to download R software to follow along. There will be a Q&A portion of the workshop near the end. No prior experience with coding is necessary!
This workshop is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of R and are looking to expand their knowledge and skills. The workshop will also cover best practices for writing clean and efficient code. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of R and be able to apply it to more complex data analysis projects.
This Tableau workshop is designed for beginners to gain hands-on experience using Tableau. There are no prerequisites for this workshop, though a basic understanding of working with data and statistics is recommended. This workshop is perfect if you are looking to familiarize yourself with Tableau at an introductory level and want to get accustomed to Tableau Desktop. The workshop focuses on data visualization techniques using Tableau as well as how to create a simple dashboard using different charts.
Some of the topics covered are Data Visualization Basics, Data Types and basic charts in Tableau, and creating a Story and Dashboard on Tableau. No prior experience is necessary!
Get ready to embark on a thrilling coding adventure with our Python Power-Up workshop! Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned programmer, this workshop is designed to supercharge your Python skills and elevate your coding abilities to new heights.
In this immersive session, you'll dive deep into the world of Python programming. You will be guided through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and interactive coding challenges, ensuring you gain practical experience and confidence in your Python coding abilities.
Building upon the foundation laid in Part 1, this workshop will plunge into more advanced Python programming. Brace yourself for a deep dive into topics such as decorators, generators, context managers, metaclasses, and more. Discover the power of functional programming and explore how Python can be leveraged for data analysis, machine learning, and web development.
The instructor will guide you through hands-on exercises and immersive coding challenges, ensuring you gain practical experience in implementing complex Python concepts. You'll have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and ask questions during the class about your project.
Expand your toolkit with powerful libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and TensorFlow, and uncover the techniques used by industry professionals to build robust, scalable applications. Secure your spot now and join us to unlock the power of Python.
This workshop is designed for individuals who are interested in learning how to use Excel to create and analyze mathematical models. The workshop will cover the basics of modeling in Excel, including how to use functions and formulas, create and edit tables, and create charts to visualize data.
Participants will also learn how to use Excel's built-in tools for basic models such as linear regression. The workshop will include hands-on exercises and examples to help participants gain a solid understanding of the material. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the foundational skills needed to begin using Excel to create and analyze models for their own projects.
Join us for a workshop designed exclusively for college students eager to enhance their data visualization skills with Google Charts. Delve into the world of data storytelling as you unlock the power to create stunning charts that will captivate your professors and classmates. In this dynamic session, you'll learn the fundamentals of data visualization and gain hands-on experience with Google Charts. From bar charts and line graphs to scatter plots and area charts, explore a wide range of chart types and unleash your creativity in presenting and analyzing data.
No prior experience is needed to participate in this beginner-friendly workshop. We will guide you through practical exercises, real-world examples, and collaborative projects, ensuring you gain confidence in creating impactful charts. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your academic work and become a charting champion!
Secure your spot today and unlock your data superpowers with Google Charts.
This workshop is designed for individuals who are new to ArcGIS Pro and want to learn how to use it for geographic information system (GIS) analysis and mapping. ArcGIS Pro is a powerful desktop GIS software that allows you to create and edit geographic data, perform spatial analysis, create maps and visualize data.
The workshop will cover the basics of ArcGIS Pro, including how to navigate the interface, work with layers, create and edit geographic data, and perform basic spatial analysis. Participants will also learn how to create and customize maps and how to use the built-in visualization tools. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the knowledge and skills needed to begin using ArcGIS Pro for their own GIS projects.
This workshop is designed for individuals who are new to Google Data Studio and want to learn how to use it to create interactive and informative dashboards. Google Data Studio is a powerful data visualization tool that allows you to connect to various data sources, create customized reports and dashboards, and share them with others.
The workshop will cover the basics of creating a report, connecting to data sources, building and customizing charts, and creating interactive elements. Participants will also learn how to create their own reports and dashboards using Google Data Studio, use them for their own data analysis project, and share and collaborate on reports with others. Exercises and examples will be used to help participants gain a solid understanding of the material.
Tweetopia: Unleashing Twitter Scraping Wizardry!
Discover the extraordinary potential of Twitter scraping in our immersive workshop designed for data enthusiasts and researchers. Dive deep into the world of real-time social media data, as we guide you through the process of extracting valuable insights from tweets and hashtags.
In this interactive workshop, you'll gain hands-on experience with popular tools and libraries for Twitter scraping. You will learn essential techniques to extract tweets, user information, and engagement metrics. With these skills, you'll be equipped to analyze trends, sentiments, and social behaviors with precision and uncover meaningful patterns within the vast ocean of Twitter data.
Learn how to set up your scraping environment, navigate API restrictions, and ensure compliance with ethical guidelines. Join us to unlock the full potential of Twitter scraping and revolutionize your data analysis capabilities.