MUSM Clinical Faculty Development Series

Explain and apply the principles of ethical authorship. Explain the function of article processing charges (APCs). Differentiate between traditional, open access (OA), and hybrid publishing. Explain your rights as an author and transferring copyright. Recognize the benefits/challenges of OA compared to traditional publishing. Identify and avoid predatory publishing. Distinguish between predatory vs low quality journals. Explain the difference between public access and OA. Locate reputable and relevant OA journals using Journalytics. Vet journals using indexing status, impact factor/ranking, and other metrics. Identify OA journals with APC coverage via Mercer University agreements.