Assessing university research: A plea for a balanced approach
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This paper argued that the role of metrics is as a trigger to the recognition of anomalies, rather than as a straight replacement for peer review, and that peer review must be retained as a central element in any research assessment exercise.Abstract:
The use of quantitative performance measures to assess the quality of university research is being introduced in Australia and the UK. This paper presents the case for maintaining a balanced approach. It argues that ‘metrics’ have their place, and can make the process more efficient and cost-effective, but that peer review must be retained as a central element in any research assessment exercise. The role of metrics is as ‘a trigger to the recognition of anomalies’, rather than as a straight replacement for peer review. Copyright , Beech Tree Publishing.read more
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