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What does #thinkchecksubmit actually mean? Over the next 90 minutes, we’ll be explaining why it’s important when choosing a journal. 1/18
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We all want to make sure our work is published in a trusted journal, but it’s harder than ever to be sure these days. #thinkchecksubmit 2/18
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Why’s it hard to find a trusted journal? More research is being published worldwide; new journals launched each week. #thinkchecksubmit 3/18
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Stories of publisher malpractice are also rising. Finding up-to-date guidance on choosing where to publish is hard. #thinkchecksubmit 4/18
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So, how can you be sure the journal you are considering is the right journal for your research? Use our #thinkchecksubmit checklist! 5/18
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You can find the whole #thinkchecksubmit checklist here – https://t.co/qxnhDeSulu – but we’ll share the key points now. 6/18
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Do you or your colleagues know the journal? Have you read any of its articles? Is it easy to find its latest papers? #thinkchecksubmit 7/18
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Can you easily identify & contact the publisher by phone/email/post? Is their name clearly displayed on the website? #thinkchecksubmit 8/18
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Is the journal clear about the type of peer review it uses? Are articles indexed in services that you use? #thinkchecksubmit 9/18
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Is it clear what fees will be charged? Does the journal site explain what they’re for and when they’ll be charged? #thinkchecksubmit 10/18
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Do you recognise the editorial board? Have you heard of its members? Do they mention the journal on their websites? #thinkchecksubmit 11/18
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Is publisher a member of an initiative you trust? Do they belong to @C0PE, for instance? (https://t.co/nZyNR0YVRC) #thinkchecksubmit 12/18
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If journal’s open access, is it in @DOAJplus https://t.co/c3V4sPUnTr & publisher in @OASPA https://t.co/U6uemZyUUX? #thinkchecksubmit 13/18
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If you’re happy you can answer ‘yes’ to most or all of the questions on the #thinkchecksubmit checklist, then submit your article. 14/18
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Your paper should be indexed/archived & discoverable. Expect a professional experience: your work reviewed & edited. #thinkchecksubmit 15/18
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You must be confident your chosen journal will have a suitable profile among your peers to enhance your reputation. #thinkchecksubmit 16/18
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Publishing in the right journal will raise your professional profile, and help you progress in your career. #thinkchecksubmit 17/18
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Don’t forget that you can find the #thinkchecksubmit checklist in easily-manageable form on our website! https://t.co/0CRKXO5OJZ 18/18
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