Where to publish: tools to help you choose (Arts and Social Sciences)
Duration0.5 days
Team UoN Libraries
To enable researchers to evaluate, compare and make the most of publications in journals, conferences and books
Web NotesProcess
This course will consist of presentation, demonstrations and practical hands-on exercises
Web NotesLearning outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
use key tools and metrics to evaluate and compare journals, conferences and publishers
understand the appropriateness of these tools and metrics for your own discipline
identify other factors which might influence your publication choices, including open access policies and ease of discovery
apply top tips to maximise the visibility of your publication, wherever you choose to publish
Web NotesOverview
This course introduces tools which can help inform decisions about publishing. It will be particularly useful for those new to publishing, or looking to publish in a new area. It is intended to supplement, rather than replace, detailed disciplinary advice available from research supervisors, research groups and other academic staff.