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Peer Review, Impact Factor, and Predatory Journals, Oh My! How Scientists Communicate Their Findings

Peer Review, Impact Factor, and Predatory Journals, Oh My! How Scientists Communicate Their Findings

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So you completed a research project… now what? Or are you curious about what the fuss is with publishing research? What is a journal’s impact factor and why does it matter? In this episode, Levannia and Lindsay dive into the research process further to share how we communicate scientific findings. If you’ve ever wondered what peer review is and why it is important for research integrity, or wondered why some scientific journals are regarded more highly then others, this episode is for you. Further, if you’re wondering what makes a journal trustworthy and what’s behind the rise of predatory journals, you will not want to miss this.

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Tags: research methods, research toolkit, how to do research, research literacy, science literacy, how to be a scientist, science communication, women in STEM, science publishing, nature, science, cell, publishing research, peer review, predatory journals

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