It's no secret that academic publishers are able to cut expenses by getting free content, free review, and often free editorial expertis...

In my previous post, I introduced a compilation of data concerning various journals relevant to paleontologists. The data, which are freely ...

When preparing to submit a paper for publication, journal choice is critical. Numerous factors play into the decision (distribution, audienc...

For the past few months, I have begun to switch much of my regular on-line communication to Twitter. Like this blog, my Twitter feed (@andy...

How much should you trust the scientific literature? Reflecting on my own academic maturation, as well as observing on-line discussions of d...

I was sorting through some files today, and found this. Back when I was 10 years old, I knew I wanted to devote my life to paleontology, and...