W08-1: Publishing

In this worksheet, we will focus on the final goal of your research and the ultimate reason for academic communication: the publication. After completing this worksheet, you will have a better understanding of academic journals, the impact factor, and style sheets.

Things you need for this worksheet

scijournal

Learning log assignments

Go to the scijournal website. Research for a journal of your field. Find out the impact factor of the journal.

In a next step, go to the website of your choosen journal. Find out which style sheets or style format the publishers require their authors to use.

Does the publisher provide additional information for submitting your manuscript?

Any good advice for authors on the webpage of the publisher?

Hungry Minds

Information about open-access publishing and fees:

Open access publishing.

Predatory journals, see Beall's List from 2021.