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A PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH VISIBILITY MASTERCLASS FOR SCHOLARS (Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia and ORCID)
OVERVIEW
Nowadays, your digital identity can open doors faster than your printed CV would, so learning how to professionally present yourself online has become a must-have skill for every researcher and academic. THE DIGITAL YOU Masterclass Series is designed to help individuals take charge of their digital identity and build a compelling online presence that aligns with their professional and academic goals. Each edition of the series spotlights a specific platform or strategy. If you missed our edition on LinkedIn Optimization, CLICK HERE to watch the recordings.
This 1-day virtual masterclass (Research Visibility Edition) focuses on how academics and researchers can setup and leverage Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu and ORCID profiles to increase their research visibility, boost citations, and build a trusted global research profile.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?
- Academics, Researchers, and Graduate Students
- Librarians and Information Professionals
- Professionals interested in scholarly publishing and visibility
WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER?
- To understand why research visibility matters and how platforms like Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia, and ORCID can amplify your academic profile.
- To get hands-on guidance on setting up, optimizing, and maintaining these profiles for credibility and global reach.
- To learn how to identify predatory journals and confidently search for Scopus-indexed journals.
- To learn how to leverage these platforms to increase citations, network with peers, and access collaboration opportunities.
YOUR INVESTMENT/DELIVERABLES
- Step-by-step practical sessions on 4 major research visibility platforms
- Certificate of completion.
- Lifetime access to curated resources and session recordings
- Personal Coaching Sessions (for premium members only)
- Access to the Upskill and Connect Village
SCHEDULE
Friday, 12th September 2025; By 7:00PM (Nigerian Time)
Theme: Maximizing Research Impact through Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia & ORCID
- Session 1: Research Visibility in the Digital Age: Why Every Researcher Needs Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia & ORCID
Resource Persons: Mabawonku Temitope O. (Department of Library and Information Science, Olabisi Onabanjo University) AND Dr. Doosuur Ashaver (Benue State University, Makurdi) - Session 2: Hands-On Demonstration: Setting Up and Optimizing Your Profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia & ORCID
Resource Person: Olabisi Olatunji (Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja) - Session 3: Maximizing Impact: How to Leverage Researcher Platforms for Networking, Citations, and Global Opportunities
Resource Person: Dr. Stephen G. (St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, India)
ORGANISERS
- Sylvester I. Ebhonu (Founder, Upskill and Connect Village)
- Dr. Nelson Edewor (University Librarian, Dennis Osadebay University)
