Learn to Use the Dimensions Database

Please join the Office of Research for an introductory webinar on the Dimensions database. Dimensions is an online publication database with a wide range of metrics including citations, RCR, ties to grants/funding agencies, patents, funding data, policy documents, altmetric scores, and altmetric breakdowns. The highly customizable search interface in Dimensions allows for detailed investigations into a topic, author or institution. With the Dimensions database, you can:

Map out and analyze the research landscape; see relationships between researchers, publications, patents, grants, and policy documents, allowing users to see the whole research lifecycle as well as examine any one point in great detail

Identify emerging trends and pinpoint underrepresented areas of research

Find sources of funding

Decide where to publish your research findings

Compare journals, funders, authors, and research institutions Joe Farmer, from the Office of Research, will host a webinar covering the basics of the Dimensions database, its contents, and how to use the tool. Participants can expect to leave this workshop with a foundational understanding of how to access and use the Dimensions database, as well as practical ideas for incorporating this tool into their work. The webinar will last about 1 hour with time for Q&A following.