Step One: Set up your profile

1. Go to scholar.google.com and (if you are not already logged in) click “sign in” in the upper right corner. Sign in using your WMICH credentials.
2. Click on “My Profile” in the upper left hand corner 
3. Complete your name, affiliation, and email address at this time.
4. You will need to use your WMU email address.
5. Later, check your email to complete the verification process. This will authorize Google Scholar to display your affiliation as “verified.”

ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher, and through integration in key research workflows such as manuscript and grant submission, supports automated linkages between you and your professional activities, ensuring that your work is recognized. When you submit an article for publication, you may be asked to register for an ORCID if you don't already have one. 

Where to Create Research Profiles

There are numerous sources for setting up additional researcher profiles to highlight your work and to network with others in your field. Generic sites include ResearchGate and Academia.edu

Discipline specific examples include:

Biosketches (National Institute of Health)

• NIH researcher profile required for both grant applications and progress reports.
• SciENcv--tool to assist with creating researcher biosketch
• Can be setup to automatically pull biographical information & publications from an ORCID profile.

Humanities Commons  

• Nonprofit network where humanities scholars can create a professional profile, discuss common interests, develop new publications, and share their work

Repositories

• Scholarworks

Personal Pages

Some researchers choose to set up their own personal web page to serve as a way to highlight research, and other activities. Two of the ways to do this are through Google Sites and Github. Examples:

• Personal page in Github
• Personal page in Google Sites