Absolom J. Hagg is a highly skilled writer and editor with extensive experience in education, publishing, and scientific and creative writing. He has held various editorial roles at Annual Reviews, The Idaho Review, and Ahsahta Press, where he evaluated submissions, copyedited manuscripts, and oversaw production schedules. Hagg also has a background in teaching creative writing and composition at the university level. He holds an MFA in Fiction from Boise State University and a BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Metrics: what they are and how to use themDavid Jenkins
In this training session we defined metrics (a.k.a. bibliometrics or quantitative research indicators), looked at how researchers are using them to demonstrate their excellence, contrasted three databases that provide metrics, examined certain popular metrics, looked at author profile systems in relation to metrics and discussed the uses and abuses of metrics.
We aimed to equip attendees with the knowledge they need to navigate this part of the research environment and we hope that people left with an understanding of how metrics can be useful and what their srengths and weaknesses are. The session really highlighted how metrics continue to be an important albeit contentious area that sheds a useful light on some of the murkier aspects of research assessment.
Metrics: what they are and how to use themDavid Jenkins
In this training session we defined metrics (a.k.a. bibliometrics or quantitative research indicators), looked at how researchers are using them to demonstrate their excellence, contrasted three databases that provide metrics, examined certain popular metrics, looked at author profile systems in relation to metrics and discussed the uses and abuses of metrics.
We aimed to equip attendees with the knowledge they need to navigate this part of the research environment and we hope that people left with an understanding of how metrics can be useful and what their srengths and weaknesses are. The session really highlighted how metrics continue to be an important albeit contentious area that sheds a useful light on some of the murkier aspects of research assessment.
Bibliometrics and research impact workshop in the scienes and engineering fieldsDiane Clark
This presentation gives an introduction to researchers in the sciences and engineering about bibliometrics. It also recommends ways to increase impact of published and non-published works.
UPDATED: Increase & Track Your Scholarly ImpactRachael Samberg
Discover strategies and tips for preparing and promoting your scholarship, and the best ways to monitor and increase your citations and success. You’ll also learn how to: understand metrics, select and use scholarly networking tools, choose reputable open access journals and publishing options, and participate in open access article and book funding opportunities.
Presentation of findings on Bibliometrics; description, methods with examples, advantages and disadvantages. Methods: Citation counts, Publication counts, H-index and Journal Impact Factor (JIF).
Resources used are shared, please use them.
Google Scholar: Can it Really Be Used for Bibliometrics? by Isobel Stark and Michael Whitton, University of Southampton. Presentation at the Research Evaluation: Is It Our Business? The Role of Librarians in the Brave New World of Research Evaluation 29 June 2011, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus.
Updated 30/01/2015
This session included discussions around the value of bibliometrics for individual performance management/promotion and the REF.
What are bibliometrics?
Journal metrics
Personal metrics
Article level metrics and altmetrics
Lecture on "Altmetrics: An Alternative View-Point to Assess Research Impact" in Five days Advanced Training Programme on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis during 15th - 20th June, 2015 at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar.
Presentation from a University of York Library workshop on bibliometrics. The session covers how published research outputs are measured at the article, author and journal level; with discussion of the limitations of a bibliometric approach.
Your Systematic Review: Getting StartedElaine Lasda
Presentation for University at Albany- SUNY community related to best practices for conducting systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis practices.
Presented to members of the Psychology department as part of the New Tricks Seminar series (February 2016)
• journal metrics using WoS and Scopus
• article level metrics in WoS, Scopus and Google Scholar, and from publishers and the differences in each. Touch on altmetrics.
• author metrics in the above. Touch on Publish or Perish
Tanya Williamson, Academic Liaison Librarian
Bibliometrics and research impact workshop in the scienes and engineering fieldsDiane Clark
This presentation gives an introduction to researchers in the sciences and engineering about bibliometrics. It also recommends ways to increase impact of published and non-published works.
UPDATED: Increase & Track Your Scholarly ImpactRachael Samberg
Discover strategies and tips for preparing and promoting your scholarship, and the best ways to monitor and increase your citations and success. You’ll also learn how to: understand metrics, select and use scholarly networking tools, choose reputable open access journals and publishing options, and participate in open access article and book funding opportunities.
Presentation of findings on Bibliometrics; description, methods with examples, advantages and disadvantages. Methods: Citation counts, Publication counts, H-index and Journal Impact Factor (JIF).
Resources used are shared, please use them.
Google Scholar: Can it Really Be Used for Bibliometrics? by Isobel Stark and Michael Whitton, University of Southampton. Presentation at the Research Evaluation: Is It Our Business? The Role of Librarians in the Brave New World of Research Evaluation 29 June 2011, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Campus.
Updated 30/01/2015
This session included discussions around the value of bibliometrics for individual performance management/promotion and the REF.
What are bibliometrics?
Journal metrics
Personal metrics
Article level metrics and altmetrics
Lecture on "Altmetrics: An Alternative View-Point to Assess Research Impact" in Five days Advanced Training Programme on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis during 15th - 20th June, 2015 at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar.
Presentation from a University of York Library workshop on bibliometrics. The session covers how published research outputs are measured at the article, author and journal level; with discussion of the limitations of a bibliometric approach.
Your Systematic Review: Getting StartedElaine Lasda
Presentation for University at Albany- SUNY community related to best practices for conducting systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis practices.
Presented to members of the Psychology department as part of the New Tricks Seminar series (February 2016)
• journal metrics using WoS and Scopus
• article level metrics in WoS, Scopus and Google Scholar, and from publishers and the differences in each. Touch on altmetrics.
• author metrics in the above. Touch on Publish or Perish
Tanya Williamson, Academic Liaison Librarian
Publishing Scientific Research and How to Write High-Impact Research Papersjjuhlrich
Invited presentation by John Uhlrich as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Energy Technology published by Wiley-VCH, given at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology on 29 January 2017.
An interactive workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
A recording of the workshop is available here:
https://youtu.be/GBQK62_qCLw
Unearthing open access resource evaluationNina Collins
Explores types of unethical publishing tactics among false publishers claiming to be Open Access Scholarly Publishers. Presented at "Discovery to Delivery 5: Better Together", in Indianapolis, on April 25, 2014.
Research and Intellectual Contribution Impact Sarah Vital
A presentation on the panoramic dashboard developed at SMC to communicate impact of faculty research. Presented by Dr. Larisa Genin and Sarah Vital at the AACSB Annual Accreditation Conference: Asia Pacific. (Singapore, May 31, 2016)
Publishing Scientific Research and How to Write High-Impact Research Papersjjuhlrich
Presentation given by John Uhlrich, as the Editor-in-Chief of Energy Technology at Wiley-VCH, at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on November 18, 2016.
Publishing Scientific Research and How to Write High-Impact Research Papers
AbsolomJ_CV
1.
Absolom J.
Hagg Editor/Writer
• PROFILE
Highly skilled writer and editor with wide-ranging
experience in education, leadership, and scientific
and creative publications. Most fulfilled by creative
endeavors, whether they be personal or team-
oriented.
• WORK EXPERIENCE
EDITORIAL
Production Editor, Annual Reviews
2008 - Present
Oversaw yearly production schedule of three
Annual Reviews volumes. Collaborated with
editorial staff and authors. Organized and
supervised annual committee meetings.
Copyedited, prepared, and controlled flow of
manuscripts in varied scientific disciplines.
Submissions Editor, The Idaho Review
2005 - 2006
Supervised evaluation of incoming manuscripts
and edited accepted manuscripts. Organized and
maintained magazine archives and collection and
distribution databases.
Editorial Staff, Ahsahta Press
2005 - 2006
Organized and evaluated incoming manuscripts.
Provided weekly updates on editorial process.
Acted as preliminary judge for the Sawtooth
Poetry Prize.
Editorial Staff, The Idaho Review
2003 - 2004
Evaluated incoming submissions. Proofread and
edited accepted manuscripts. Aided Fiction Editor
with final editorial decisions. Collaborated with
staff on issue design.
• EDUCATION
MFA, Fiction
Boise State University
Boise, ID
2003 - 2006
BS, Biology
University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI
1992 - 1997
• AWARDS
2003 - 2006
Full Tuition Scholarship &
Teaching Fellowship
Boise State University
2004
Glenn Balch Award in Fiction
Boise State University
2006
Summa Cum Laude
Boise State University
2016
Pushcart Prize in Fiction
Special Mention for 2017
Pushcart Prize
• CONTACT
+1 503 367 9249
ajhagg@gmail.com
2260 NW Everett St. #4
Portland, OR 97210
2. ACADEMIC
Adjunct Lecturer, University of Tennessee
2006 - 2007
Taught introductory composition and literary courses.
Evaluated and critiqued student work. Designed syllabi and
executed lesson plans. Instituted individual student
conferences.
Adjunct Lecturer, Pellissippi State Community College
2006
Taught introductory composition and literary courses.
Evaluated student work, designed syllabi, and held
conferences. Incorporated creative techniques to ignite
student interest.
Instructor/Teaching Assistant, Boise State University
2003 - 2006
Taught introductory composition and fiction courses.
Created fiction course from the ground up. Advised
students in one-on-one meetings. Co-coordinated plan for
introductory fiction courses.
PROFESSIONAL
User Support Analyst, Covenant Health
2006 - 2007
Supported a network of healthcare professionals at multiple
hospital campuses. Initiated and maintained bulk software
upgrades. Oversaw comprehensive PC replacement project.
Resource Planning Specialist, US Cellular
2001 - 2003
Collaborated with team of supervisors on integrated
business forecasts. Organized monthly presentations on
forecasts. Trained and evaluated employees. Coordinated
staff scheduling.
Quality Assurance Technician, MS BioScience
1999 - 2001
Performed laboratory tests, including microbiological and
chemical analysis. Composed post-study summaries for
each research stage. Served as liaison between research
group and production team. Aided in interviewing and
training new technicians.
• VOLUNTEER
Reader, The Master’s Review
2016
Evaluated New Voices submissions to
The Master’s Review. Served as
preliminary judge for The Master’s
Review’s Anthology, the Short Story
Award for New Writer’s, and the Fall
Fiction Contest.
Managing Editor, Howlin T-Wolf
2016 - Present
Managed team of writers. Wrote the
Writers’ Handbook. Contributed
opinion pieces. Managed social
media during live-game experiences.
Reader, Outlook Springs
2015 - 2016
Evaluated fiction submissions.
Teacher, Boise Writing Clubs
2004 - 2005
Taught creative writing to 8–10-year-
old students. Created writing
exercises and engaged in
dialogue with each student. Partnered
with another instructor in creation of
student books.
Teacher, Young Writer’s Institute
- University of Tennessee
2002
Devised a workshop plan for high
school students. Guided students
through various writing
exercises and facilitated discussions
about their writing.
• SKILLS
• Writing & editing
• Scientific & creative publishing
• Editorial project management
• MLA, AP & Chicago styles
• Team leadership
• Curriculum design
• Teaching, all age levels
• Social media
• Blogging
• Public speaking
• Microsoft Office/Outlook
• Pivotal
• Filezilla