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5. Research Impact

Megan O'Donnell

This chapter is part of: Lily Compton et al. 2026. Surviving Research Publication: A Guide for New Scholars

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This chapter focuses on the professional aspects of research associated with achievement, assessment, and networking. First, we will explore how scholarly achievement is tracked and measured using research metrics. We will also examine how open access maximizes readership, which can boost metrics scores, and how sharing other outputs (such as data or code) can also boost impact. Last, we will look at how persistent identifiers (PIDs) and online social networking can boost both your visibility.
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Publication Details

Published: March 17, 2026

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Pages: 21

DOI: 10.31274/isudp.2026.216.05

License Information: Surviving Research Publication: A guide for new scholars Copyright © 2026 by Lily Compton; Megan O'Donnell; and Kristin Terrill is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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O'Donnell M. 2026. Research Impact. In Lily Compton et al. 2026. Surviving Research Publication: A Guide for New Scholars