Group effort: Understanding community based participatory research
By Sarah Tanksalvala
When Dr. James Witte took over George Mason University’s Center for Social Science Research, he was skeptical of community based participatory research – or CBPR. His background was in quantitative research, big data and statistical analysis, and this was completely different. He soon changed his mind, though.
WEBINAR: A Discussion of the 2015 Leiden Ranking
On May 20th, The CWTS Leiden Ranking for 2015 will be released. The data, which is based on Web of Science indexed publications from 2009-2012, provides highly accurate measurements of the scientific impact of universities and universities’ involvement in scientific collaboration.
Join us on May 21st to discuss the Leiden Rankings with Dr. Paul Wouters and Ludo Waltman from CWTS. We’ll talk about how the rankings differ from others and what goes into calculating the rankings using the bibliometric data derived from Web of Science.
Three tips for writing an effective research paper
You don’t just want to write a research paper – you want to write one that’s effective, interesting and noteworthy. This means you can’t just do some research and write about it; you must create a compelling argument about a relevant question.
Our favorite things
Finding sources for your research is often a huge challenge. And sometimes filtering out the reputable from the disreputable is the real problem. That’s why it’s vital for researchers to know which resources are respectable, reputable and have the quality you need to give your research the respect it deserves. The right resources can save time, increase the quality of your work and even inspire projects.
Exploring the fastest growing research fields and occupations
Knowing which research fields and occupations are expanding can help play a major role in landing a job. It can help you successfully target a position while others are competing for jobs that are more competitive and harder to find. While it seems natural for researchers who are launching their careers to look for research assistant or academic positions, there are many other industries and job positions to consider.
BrowZine Integration!
We are happy to announce that as of April 8th, EndNote is fully integrated with BrowZine - an app for browsing and reading scholarly journals
Survey says...
Surveys are one of the most overused and underappreciated types of research. Cheap and easy, they’re a favorite of students and amateurs. They’re a fundamentally useful methodology, though, as long as researchers use them effectively. With proper understanding and preparation, you can learn a lot from a survey.
Improve Productivity with These 3 Simple Hacks
Improving productivity affects every part of the research process. The technology you use plays a big part in this, but so does finding a system that works best for you. Here are three ways to make the most of your time and improve your workflow.
Infographic: Research Trends
From the most popular topics in research to a list of countries with the greatest scientific impact - this infographic takes a look at some of the hottest research trends around the world in 2014.
Virtual passport to the digital currents of history
A case study of a scholar in cloistered community
“EndNote has opened up a variety of new possibilities, not only in connecting with other libraries, but also in managing the data within our own archive and library,” said Sister Blanca Ocasio, historian and archivist. “Now with the addition of EndNote X7 I will be able to organize hundreds of PDF files I have previously downloaded and have greater accessibility to their content than I ever had in the past.”
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