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Making important decisions about publishing your research Online

Kindly note that #SmartResearcher training is no longer open to the public. Where relevant, training will be uploaded to our YouTube channel.

This hands-on session covers important factors to help you decide where to publish your research. Making the right choices can increase readership and citations, diminish publication lag and ensure that your publication is eligible for government subsidy.

Outcomes:

The following sessions related to publishing are covered:

  • Choosing the right journal (1 hour): Article types and features of a good journal, predatory publishers, journal metrics
  • Peer review (30 minutes)
  • The South African research outputs accreditation system (30 minutes)
  • The benefits of Open Access publishing and hybrid options for publication (1 hour)

 

Related LibGuide: Open access publishing by Kirchner van Deventer

Date:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time:
10:00 - 13:00
Time Zone:
Central Africa Time (change)
Online:
Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Postgraduates and Researchers  

Registration is required. There are 936 seats available.

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Siviwe Bangani
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Letlao Seloma

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