Learning Objectives:

1. Using case studies to help determine where to publish a manuscript. 
2. To understand and think about issues that go into the manuscript selection process for publication. 

Description: 

Deciding where to publish a manuscript can be fraught with obstacles and many uncertainties. Difficulties in publishing include: deciphering open access availability, data management challenges, and navigating the explosion of predatory publishers. In this interactive workshop, Dan Kipnis the Life Sciences Librarian, will introduce various case studies using different academic personas including graduate student, tenure track faculty and an employee working industry to help walk through the issues to think about in selecting a journal for publication.

Skill levels for attendees: Little to no experience, Some experience

Software requirements: None