Q. How can I avoid predatory publishers?

For help on avoiding predatory publishers, please see the following resources:

• The Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) has published the 3rd edition of Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing. It provides 16 points of what they look for when assessing the quality of a publication.
• Ulrichsweb. Search for a journal and look for 'refereed' in the description, which means the journal has been peer-reviewed.
• The Open Access subject guide. Refer to the 'Predatory publishers' tab.

• Think.Check.Attend is a useful tool that can help determine conferences' legitimacy and academic credentials. Also see the conference checklist.

If you require further assistance, you can request a research consultation with your School Librarian.