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Open science

Cost of publishing open access: how and why

In this module, we tackle one of the inevitable and most commonly-asked questions about publishing open access—article processing charge (APC).
4 m
Finding the right journal

Identifying fake acceptance letters

This video shares tips on how to identify fake acceptance letters and explains how to avoid article publishing charge scams.
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Finding the right journal

Trusted publishing vs. predatory journals: What does it mean for the integrity of science?

Watch this webinar recording to learn about the crucial difference between reputable publishing practices and the murky world of "predatory publishing." 
1 h
Technical writing skills

How to design effective figures for review articles

A great research article or review is about more than listing research results: it is about telling a story through the data or giving your readers some insight they could not get from reading the
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