Economics

This page highlights a range of researcher-related online resources.

A literature review investigates and appraises existing knowledge, research, material and sources that have been published on a particular topic. It can serve as a framework that informs the development and focus of an ensuing study, such as a thesis, article or research report. It can also be a stand-alone piece of research, such as an essay or conceptual article.

For more information, visit the Literature Reviews library guide.

Researchers and academic staff are often asked to demonstrate the impact of their research in applications for academic promotions, grant applications and in many other contexts.

Research output metrics, though not without limitations, can help form part of a broader research impact narrative:

• they typically measure publications such as articles, books and book chapters
• can be divided into author, article and journal metrics. There are also metrics that can assist in benchmarking (for example, within particular research fields or disciplines)
• include citation counts, journal impact factors, and h-index, amongst others indicators

For guidance on impact and engagement for research in business and economics, including how to find specific research metrics via particular tools, visit the guide Research Impact for Business & Economics.

• Dimensions is a data platform that assists you in discovering what is occurring in your research area, including developing trends and changes over time. It includes global information on publications, research funding, patents and clinical trials. There is also a Dimensions guide that shows you how to search the platform.
• The Grants Application Library includes successful grant applications submitted by researchers at the University of Melbourne. It covers all discipline areas as well as a large range of funding bodies.

• Research Tools - software and computing resources for working with research data.
• Tools and Methods Support - receive training or advice on data-driven research techniques and tools.
• Responsible Data Management - training, advice, and other resources on appropriate data management strategies to help fulfill your ethical and legal responsibilities.
• Specialised Data Collaborations - find research groups with advanced data skills to collaborate with.
• Research Data Management Finder - find, compare and make informed choices about the right research data system for you.

Scholarly publishing

• The Scholarly Publishing guide assists you with decisions around scholarly publishing, including selecting journals or conferences, publishing books, publishing from your thesis, and open access considerations.

Open scholarship

• The Open Scholarship webpage helps you explore ways in which you can apply open practice to your research.
• Open Access Publishing provides information and guidance on publishing in open access journals and books.

Managing your research outputs and profiles

• The Research Outputs webpage provides tools and information to assist you in managing your research outputs, measure impact, and make data-informed decisions.
• The Researcher Profiles and Identifiers guide provides tips on how to promote your research and profile as a researcher.

The Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) at the University of Melbourne provides guidance and systems to support researchers in managing their research ethically and with integrity. It plays a vital role in protecting and strengthening the University's research reputation by:

• Managing research processes and systems that ensure we maintain the highest ethical and integrity standards
• Playing an educative role and assisting researchers with, for example:
  • Ethics application guidance
  • Conflict of interest advice
  • Research best-practice seminars that meet our regulatory and legislative obligations
  • Understanding the application of national frameworks for ethical research and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
• Investigating allegations of research misconduct, ensuring the University maintains the highest standards.