Read and understand the fine print before you sign any contracts or submit any articles! Don’t let yourself be pressured into submitting before you’re ready.
Evaluate the Journal
- Search the web
- Check black and white lists for the journal name
- See if the website looks professional
- Look over the review policy
- Make sure the author fees are spelled out clearly
- Look up the editorial board*
- Verify where the journal is indexed*
Evaluate the Publisher
- Search the web
- Look up contact information*—find on a map, try calling the phone number
*Verify all claims, even if they appear legitimate.
