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A digital research cycle for the 21st century and how to support it
1. A digital research cycle for the 21st
Century and how to support it
@andy_tattersall
a.tattersall@shef.ac.uk CC BY 2.O Rosmarie Voegtli http://bit.ly/2sHlGHH
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5. Academic is changing forever
MOOCs
Open Access
Impact Agenda/REF
Big Data
Evolving manuscripts
Altmetrics
Open pre/post publication review
ORCiD
Transparent Journals
Cloud reference management
Mobile research apps
Institutional publishing
Overlay journals
Data citation
Digital badges
Gamification in learning and teaching
Scholarly communication
Research data management
Storytelling
Flipped Classroom
Sci-Hub
Predatory Publishing/Conferences
12. Research Ideas and Outcomes (RIO)
aims to catalyse change in research
communication by publishing ideas,
proposals and outcomes in a
comprehensive way. By doing so, we
hope to increase transparency, trust and
efficiency of the whole research
ecosystem.
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15. Where LIS Professionals can help
Scholarly communications (Infographics, social media, video
creation)
Research data management (RDM plan, hosting, sharing)
Analysis (Altmetrics, traditional metrics, capturing impact)
Forming an online identity (digital literacy and information
management)
Horizon scanning (working with champions and interested
16. Prescribing a Digital Technology
● You need to understand why you are taking it
● You need to understand the benefits
● You need to understand the side-effects
● You need to understand that the benefits may take time
● You may need two courses
● You may need a different intervention
18. What is it?
An easy to use infographic maker that allows you to visualise information in visually appealing ways
What platforms does it work on?
Web based so accessible on a range of platforms. iPad and and Android app available for tablets
Best in Chrome or Firefox, works in IE, can be issues in older browsers
How much does it cost?
Ranger of packages from Free to $39 a year for Pro.
How do I get it?
https://piktochart.com/
19. What can I use it for?
Visualising data, creating reports. Regular reports, survey results, feedback.
How easy is it to use?
Easy to use templates and themes that can be tailored and adjusted. Easy drag and drop function in editor
that allows you to alter mst aspects of a chart. You can sign in using your University of Sheffield
credentials.
Are there support materials?
Help centre- http://support.piktochart.com/hc/en-us
Video tutorials- https://piktochart.com/video-tutorials/
Case Studies?
Templates- https://piktochart.com/templates/
User stories- https://piktochart.com/user-stories/
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21. Adobe Spark
What is it?
Adobe Spark allows you to create professional looking, high
impact posters with little effort. You can create animated
presentations with audio and record it to share on YouTube
and other platforms. Uses royalty free images and clip art.
You can create social banners for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
What platforms does it work on?
All web browsers and IOS App
How much does it cost?
FREE
How do I get it?
https://spark.adobe.com/
22. Adobe Spark
What can I use it for?
Creating tutorials, marketing and awareness materials.
How easy is it to use?
The animation tool is very intuitive, you can easily rectify mistakes, all you need is to prepare a script, find
a nice quiet space and hit record.
Are there support materials?
Adobe Spark Support https://adobespark.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/202688167-Adobe-Spark
Case Studies
Research Hacks
https://www.slideshare.net/tatman303/research-hacks-uksg-forum
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mJ7IZ3qFxjR8HhL9HX-ETHUFJz639Bt
25. Adobe Spark
To Make an effective Adobe Spark video you need
An idea/reason
A Script
A recording device - iPad - laptop/computer (with microphone and headset)
Editing software - Camtasia/Movie Maker/iMovie (if you want to do more with
your presentation)
A Hosting platform - Vimeo/YouTube/iTunes U/Kaltura
Social media presence to communicate and share your newly made videos
26. Adobe Spark
Tips for a good recording
Be relaxed
Find a good room where you will not be disturbed
Find a room with good acoustics
Use your own images if you have them
Try not to go over 4 minutes - maximise your impact
Feel free to be less formal - make it easier for the person to view your content
37. The dissemination and communication of
research is changing
Presentations and seminars
Funding and ethics applications
Academic books
Journal articles and posters
Term papers and essays
Meetings and conferences
Correspondence
Open access
Supplementary data
Online reference managers
Press
Post-publication peer-review
Social media
Blogs
38. How does Altmetric aggregate online
attention?
Search for
links to
papers.
Collate
attention.
Display data in
“Altmetric details pages”.
E.g. blogs, news, policy
documents, social media.
Automatically link
searching and text
mining.
Disambiguation of
mentioned items across
different versions.
Collecting attention
data
Reporting attention
data
Altmetric Details Page.
All research outputs with
mentions have an Altmetric
Details Page in our database.
Follow a list of
sources.
39. Development of altmetrics (alternative indicators)
To complement, not replace traditional metrics
Help people understand how research is being received and used, and by
who
Not intended as an indicator of quality
Can help provide further evidence of engagement and ‘societal impact’
Give credit for research outputs other than articles
49. Useful Resources/events
LSE Impact Blog
Digital Science Blog
The Scholarly Kitchen
Information of Beautiful
Jisc Digifest
Spot On Conference
Recon Event
4AM Conference
Social Media in Learning and
Teaching Conference
UKSG events