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Open Access Publishing: Top 13 Things You Always Wanted To Know

Jayashree Rajagopalan

Delve into the world of open access, understand its advantages and pitfalls, and access key learning resources that will help you choose the right open-access route when publishing your paper.

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13 modules

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What you learn

  • ✔ An overview of open-access publishing
  • ✔ The different types of open access publishing
  • ✔ How copyright works in open-access publishing
  • ✔ How embargos work in scholarly publishing
  • ✔ Open-access publishing myths and truths
  • ✔ Tips to choose a legitimate open-access journal

    • Description

    Today, open access is a serious consideration for the scientific community. More and more researchers are exploring open-access publishing and many journals, publishers, and funders are considering it as a legitimate platform. Open-access publishing is seen as a viable option to increase the impact of scientific discovery by making research findings freely accessible. But with so many choices available, how do you know what is right for you?

    This program, in the form of a concise handbook, will introduce you to the world of open-access publishing. It employs tips, checklists and other learning resources to help you understand the different types of open access and what they mean. You will learn about the things authors need to consider when opting for open access, such as copyright licenses, including possible hazards to watch out for. Apart from information on various platforms and tools that you can use to your advantage, this guide also busts common misconceptions around open-access publishing and offers tips on how to choose a legitimate open-access route when publishing your paper.


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    LECTURE 1 | Document/Slides

    What is open-access publishing?

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    LECTURE 2 | Document/Slides

    How did the idea of open access come up?

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    LECTURE 3 | Document/Slides

    Can only journal articles be open access?

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    LECTURE 4 | Document/Slides

    How will open access help me?

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    LECTURE 5 | Document/Slides

    What are the types of open access publishing?

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    LECTURE 6 | Document/Slides

    Could you tell me more about Green open access?

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    LECTURE 7 | Document/Slides

    How does Gold open access work?

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    LECTURE 8 | Document/Slides

    How does copyright work under open access?

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    LECTURE 9 | Document/Slides

    What is an embargo?

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    LECTURE 10 | Document/Slides

    What are open access mandates?

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    LECTURE 11 | Document/Slides

    Why do researchers hesitate to choose open access publishing?

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    LECTURE 12 | Document/Slides

    How can I choose a legitimate open access journal?

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    LECTURE 13 | Document/Slides

    How can I get more information about an open access repository or journal?

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    Jayashree Rajagopalan

    Senior Manager, Global Community Engagement, Editage Insights; Senior Writer; BELS-certified Editor; Publication Coach

    I began as a writer and editor of scholarly publishing content for Editage Insights. Given my passion for scholarly publishing, the experience helped me satisfy my curiosity about the industry and learn more about how researchers navigate each step of their journey. I also got to work on visual formats - infographics, slide decks, videos - all…

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