Spotting and Steering Clear of Predatory Journals
Spotting and Steering Clear of Predatory Journals In-Person
Predatory journals have become an increasing concern for researchers. These deceptive publishers often mimic legitimate journals but lack proper peer review and editorial standards—putting reputations and research at risk. In this session, we’ll explore how to recognize and avoid predatory journals, and how to make informed decisions about who to publish with.
This session will cover:
- What predatory journals are and how they operate.
- What to watch for when evaluating a journal or publisher.
- How to identify reputable journals in your field.
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Instruction Room (Lower Level, Room 114) (Map )
- Campus:
- North Benson Campus
- Audience:
- Faculty/Staff
- Categories:
- Workshops
