Joining the scholarly conversation in your field can be intimidating. Where should you submit your article manuscript? Are some journals better than others? What about the emails you get from random journals asking you to submit your work? This session will explore how to use library databases such as Journal Citation Reports and Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory to find and evaluate scholarly journals in your field and how to identify potentially deceptive publishing practices.

Why You Should Attend:

• Use library databases and online resources to identify scholarly journals in your field(s).
• Identify the red flags of deceptive publishing practices. 
• Evaluate scholarly journals based on various identifiers, such as impact factors and journal citation indicators. 

To register for this event, use the Fall 2025 University Libraries CFE Session Registration Form. 

Advance registration is required. Registration will close one business day before the scheduled event. You will receive the Zoom link one day before the event. 

For more information on this event, visit the Session Catalog page of the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) website.   

If you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in the event, please contact the CFE office or Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495. Please notify Accessibility Services and/or the CFE office prior to the event.  

If you have any questions about this event, email the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) at cfe@bgsu.edu