When you find a journal article online, it’s easy to assume that the information is trustworthy. But some fake journals are well disguised. This post on the APA Style blogopens in new window will help you identify and avoid predatory journals, so you don’t cite them in your own papers.
Real or fake? What students should know about predatory journals and journal hijacking
Learn how to identify and avoid predatory journals with this APA Style blog post
American Psychological Association. (2026, March 1). Real or fake? What students should know about predatory journals and journal hijacking. Psychology Student Network. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2026/03/predatory-journals
