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Scholarly Publication Workshop
Finding the Best Publication Option to Maximize Your Impact While Avoiding “Predatory Publishers”
Scholarly Communications Librarian
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Created by: Michele D. Behr
Workshop Outline
Topics covered in this workshop:
- Identifying potential journals for publication
- Investigating acceptance rates, review process, etc.
- Impact factors and altmetrics
- Open access publishing options
- Avoiding "predatory" publishers
Identifying Journals of Interest
Compile a short list of journals you are potentially interested in submitting your research to.
- Known journals
- Journals published by societies you are familiar with
- Citation tracking for similar publications
- Journal directories such as Ulrichs, DOAJ, etc.
Reminders:
- Does the journal accept the methodology of your research?
- Is the length of your paper within the limits of the journal?
- Does your funding agency require you to publish in an open access journal?
- If you choose an open access journal, is there an article processing fee?
- What is the citation style used?