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Journals, Publishing, etc.

Stephen GilbertJuly 28, 2015

Getting a Reference

Is one of the most valuable outcomes from SPIRE-EIT (or any job).

LinkedIn…

Ask someone if s/he can provide a strong reference.

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Actual Ref Excerpt 1

[Name] has ability to absorb the basic concepts and fundamentals about the subject which i had handled in the classes and ability to relate with applications. worth mentioning about the level of his confidence. participates in extra ciricular activities beyond his subjects. [Name] is a promising, determined, smart bright student.

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Actual Ref Excerpt 2

[Name] is a superb candidate for a doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, or related fields. Among the 100+ undergraduates I have worked with over the past six years, [Name] was in the top three. He also ranked equal with many of the undergraduates I knew as a graduate student at Stanford. He is a startlingly fast learner, has great integrity, works assiduously, and collaborates well on a team with a maturity rare for his age. [Name] has done everything expected of him more adeptly and quickly than most students during his M.S., and will surely continue doing so during his Ph.D.

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Help our your reference

You may want to write some of it.

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How do you judge the quality of a researcher?

Amount of money awarded?

Number of publications?

Number of lives changed?

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How do you judge the quality of a publication?

Number of readers?

Number of citations?

Acceptance rate?

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Impact Factor: Judging Journals

Impact Factor = % of articles cited from last 2 years

2015 Impact Factor = % cited from 2014 & 2013

How would you game this?

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H-Index: judging researchersFrom Jorge Hirsch

You have h if h of your papers have h citations.

How would you game this?

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