How to avoid predatory journals
The scientific publishing model is undergoing a major change, which has led to the emergence of predatory journals. How do you avoid the traps of publishing in questionable journals? We'll look at how to recognise and avoid them.
Date: 24 March 2026
Time: 12:15 - 13:00
Language: English
Organiser: SLU University Library
Location: Online
Broadcast online: Link to broadcast
The webinar will give you a very short overview of how to search systematically in Web of Science, how to build search blocks and how to make your searches more efficient.
The webinar will begin with a short presentation followed by an opportunity for questions.
No pre-registration is required, but if you would like to receive a meeting invitation in Outlook for the event or ask questions in advance, you can register here: Registration for How to avoid predatory journals.
More how-to webinars
SLU University Library's series of short webinars, aimed at staff involved in research and environmental assessment and monitoring, will give you practical knowledge on everything from screening articles using a screening tool to how to recognize predatory journals.
No pre-registration or prior knowledge is required. The webinars start with a short presentation or demonstration, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.
If you have any questions about the webinar series, please contact library@slu.se.
- You can find the programme here: SLU University Library webinars