This session explores the benefits and challenges of open access (OA) publishing. Participants will learn about different OA publishing pathways and receive guidance in selecting the most suitable publishing option. The training also covers OA-related fees, discounts on article processing charges (APCs) offered by the University of Turku Library, and the impact of Creative Commons licences on sharing and reusing scholarly work.
Target Audience: Doctoral researchers, researchers, teachers, and staff
Duration: 60 minutes
Customisation: The training can be tailored to meet the needs and preferences of the group
Key Topics:
- Benefits and challenges of OA publishing
- Publishing options: green, gold, and hybrid OA
- Free OA and its practical implementation
- Paid OA and its practical implementation
- Identifying a high-quality OA journal
- Article processing charges (APCs) and library-provided discounts
- Creative Commons licences and their implications
- The role of the ORCID iD in researcher identification
- Available support and resources
