course in Journal Publication

Predatory Publishing

Simon Linacre

In-depth Guide to Identifying and Avoiding Predatory Publishing Practices.

1 hour

English

Video

4 modules

Online, On-demand learning

Access on any device

Certificate on completion

What you learn

  • ✔ How to identify a predatory journal
  • ✔ Understand the history and context of predatory publishing
  • ✔ How to avoid tricks plaid by unethical publishers
  • ✔ How to put in place an ethical publication strategy

    • Description

    The Predatory Publishing course from R Upskill is aimed at postgraduate students, early career scholars and research integrity officers who are interested in understanding, identifying and avoiding predatory journals. Completing the course will enable delegates to put into place an effective strategy to optimise their research and publication objectives, enhancing the position of both themselves and their institutions.


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    Preview course

    LECTURE 1 | Video

    Introduction

    7 mins

    LECTURE 2 | Video

    Understanding Predatory Publishing

    30 mins

    LECTURE 3 | Video

    Key components of a predatory journal

    15 mins

    LECTURE 4 | Video

    Strategies to avoid publishing in predatory journals

    16 mins

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    Instructor (1)

    Simon Linacre

    Author; Publishing professional

    Simon Linacre is an author and experienced publishing professional, who was until recently Marketing Director at Cabells, where he focused on growing international markets and publication ethics. He is passionate about helping authors get published and has delivered over a hundred talks globally, sharing essential publication advice for…

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