Open Access Publishing 101: How the Library can help!
This webinar will discuss and demonstrate a collection of tools that UQ Library have developed to assist in strategic decision making about publishing and considering open access pathways as part of the process. The workshop will cover:
- Open Access
- Grant Funder Mandates
- What is a Read and Publish Agreement and how do they work?
- Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) agreements
- Selecting a Journal
- UQ Journal Search tool features and demonstration
- Information/Instructions for Authors
- Tips, tricks and what to look out for
These sessions are not recorded, slides and additional resources will be provided for those who attend.
About Publishing and authorship
Producing and promoting publications is an essential part of being a researcher and communicating new knowledge generated from your research. Knowing how and where to get published, understanding the publication process and being aware of authorship protocols will be critical to your success in this area.
Useful links
- UQ Library guide: Open access for UQ research publications
- UQ Library guide: The publishing process
- UQ Research Integrity: Authorship
- Top 10 ways to promote your articles
- Think Check Submit: Choosing the right journal
- Web of Science Academy: A free online course for peer reviewers
AND
If English is not your first language, there are many resources to help with professional editing of research papers, reports, book chapters or PhD theses. Many of the major journal websites include links to services. Note that there is a cost to using these services.