Are you interested in publishing your research in academic journals? Have you heard of predatory journals? With the increase in open access journals, illegitimate publishers have emerged on the academic publishing scene and understanding what defines a predatory journal and/or conference has become an essential skill for graduate students. This workshop will discuss predatory publishing, scholarly metrics that impact a journal’s reputation (e.g. journal impact factor), and review resources on these topics. There will be also a time for Q&A and open discussion.  All are welcome to attend this workshop by Meghan Landry and Kim Mears. This workshop is a part of the 2018 UMGRC.