How to increase the probabilities of your papers to be cited?
March 11, 2013 9 Comments
The dissemination and impact of research for academics is increasingly vital, either to find a position/tenure or to earn prestige. And this impact is being measured by some publishing companies by the number of citations that your publications have from other authors.
Although the main focus should be on research and writing good papers, and knowing that the current citation system could be improved, we should also consider to sell our publications a little bit; let’s call it “citation marketing”.
What do you do to increase the probabilities of your papers to be cited?
1. Distribute early your research as working papers or technical reports.
2. Include your papers in your website, your profile in Linkedin, FB or other communities.
3. Publish in indexed and open access journals.
4. Active selling, as promoting your manuscripts in web discussions, blogs, or conferences.
5. Other activities (please add them in the comments).
6. I do nothing.
7. I do not believe in impact indicators.
How to publish in journals 
sometimes we forget that there is “something previous”: find an interesting, original, timeliness topic! that results of great interest for the academic( and non academic) community.
I agree, the main focus should be on sound research and on writing good papers. Then, later on, when research is published, you should also consider to advertise it.
Publish your “papers” in a small book. Self Publish this organized collection of your work so you retain the IP rights to what you produce. Hand out your books to your colleagues as you go around to your speaking engagements, like business cards. Don’t charge a thing for your books, if you are using your work for self promotion/getting cited. If you are trying to make money on your “little” books, then use google to find ways to advertise your “little” book and use an online service to collect the money.
Regards
steve
Good piece of advice, thank you, I will start to do it.
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