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Copyright and Publishing

• Intellectual PropertyInformation on author rights, licensing, and managing your copyright.
• U of I Open Access PolicyInformation about the U of I Open Access Policy passed by the Faculty Senate.
• Public Access Policy MandatesInformation about federal government agency requirements for public access to funded research publications and data.
• IDEALSInformation on digital repositories and why you should deposit your work in IDEALS, the U of I institutional repository.
• Use Creative Commons Licenses for Your WorkInformation on the different Creative Common licenses and how to choose one for your work.
• Save and Share Your DataAdvice on backing up, securing, and archiving your data.

Scholarly Presence

• Online Scholarly PresenceLearn how to manage your online presence through tools such as ORCID, Google Scholar, Research Gate, LinkedIn, and much more.
• Illinois Research ConnectionsInformation on your profile in the U of I profile system that highlights faculty publications and allows others to discover faculty expertise.
• ORCIDProvides information about researcher identifiers like ORCID and how they can be utilized.
• Understanding Impact: Impact Factor and Other BibliometricsMake informed decisions about publishing and reviewing through calculating metrics, impact factor, and altmetrics. Understand how metrics can impact you!

Presenting

• Presenting Your ResearchTips on presenting your research for the first time, including Powerpoint and Prezi suggestions.
• Research PostersThis guide will offer you the basics in poster design, content, and printing resources.
• PowerPointTips, tricks, and best practices for using PowerPoint to its fullest potential.