The metric tide : independent review of the role of metrics in research assessment and management / introduction by James Wilsdon ; report authors, James Wilsdon [and fourteen others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilsdon, James, 1973- author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research--Evaluation.

Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : Sage Publications, 2016.

Summary:

Metrics evoke a mixed reaction from the research community. A commitment to using data and evidence to inform decisions makes many of us sympathetic, even enthusiastic, about the prospect of granular, real-time analysis of our own activities. Yet we only have to look around us, at the blunt use of metrics to be reminded of the pitfalls. Metrics hold real power: they are constitutive of values, identities and livelihoods. How to exercise that power to positive ends is the focus of this book. Using extensive evidence-gathering, analysis and consultation, the authors take a thorough look at potential uses and limitations of research metrics and indicators. They explore the use of metrics across different disciplines, assess their potential contribution to the development of research excellence and ...

Contents:

chapter 1. Measuring up

chapter 2. The rising tide

chapter 3. Rough indications

chapter 4. Disciplinary dilemmas

chapter 5. Judgement and peer review

chapter 6. Management by metrics

chapter 7. Cultures of counting

chapter 8. Sciences in transition

chapter 9. Reflections on REF

chapter 10. Responsible metrics.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Includes bibliographic references.

"This report was originally published in 2015. This version of the report was published in 2016."-- title page verso.

Description based on MARC record for print version.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781473978782 (ebook) :

OCLC:

1017731997

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.