Publishing in Open Access: Essential Knowledge for Researchers

05 Mar 2025, 13:00 to 14:30 in TUHH, Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 2 (B), Room B 0.001

Goals:
Participants should understand the Open Access publishing options available at TU and learn the fundamentals of Open Access. They will be able to assess how to publish their research findings in a quality-assured manner and make them accessible through Open Access.
Content Outline:
Research results should be published as Open Access whenever possible, making them freely accessible to everyone. This is also a requirement set by research funders. The event will address what this means for you and will cover the following topics:
• “Open Access” is more than just free documents on the web: A brief history and definition
• Reputation and Open Access: Choosing the right journal and avoiding predatory publishers
• Many paths lead to Open Access: Which one is yours?
• Tips for accessing articles behind paywalls
The session will include group discussions. You will have the chance to help shape the workshop agenda. Let us know your questions beforehand to tailor the session to your needs.

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