3: Responsible Authorship and Publication Practices

About the course

In this module, you will be introduced to responsible authorship practices, including some strategies for avoiding authorship disputes. The module will also cover problematic publication practices and tips for avoiding predatory publications. We hope you will leave this module with ideas to tackle authorship conversations, before they turn into problems and strategies for avoiding predatory publications.

Course Content

This is an introductory course and covers:

• Responsible authorship and publication practices
• Identifying and avoiding predatory journals
• Resources and guidance documents to support responsible authorship and publication practices

The course contains a formative knowledge check to enable you to gauge you progress and understanding. Additionally, there is a summative final assessment, which will trigger an email confirming completion of the course and competence.

Registration

For UCT staff, the modules are currently hosted on HR’s SuccessFactors (SF) Learning Management System. You can access the courses by simply logging in to the platform and searching for them.
For the public, this course is expected to be available by September 2024. Register your interest here.

More Information

Please visit the ORI’s webpage for further information on training and development in the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Cost

Please visit the ORI landing page for additional pricing information, individual bundle discount options and institutional bulk purchase discounts.