Research Impact, author rights, open access, preprints, predatory publishers, funder policies, peer review – publishing in academic journals is a key way of communicating research. However, navigating the options and variables it involves can be overwhelming. This module will provide an introduction to scholarly publishing literacy to make sure that you make informed decisions about when, where, and how you share your research for the most benefit to your field and your career. 

After completing this module, participants will be able to: 

• Identify appropriate journals for their work 
• Identify the steps involved in article publication 
• Identify multiple ways to make work open access, including more than one at no cost 
• Be familiar with resources to help distinguish legitimate from “predatory” publications