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This month, we're going to explore the topic of fraud and fabrication. Retraction Watch is a blog founded in 2010 by two science journalists, Ivan Oransky and Adam Marcus, to "track retractions as a window into the scientific process" (https://retractionwatch.com/).

In an article titled "We must be open about our mistakes", Jim Woodgett says "the website Retraction Watch shines light on problems with papers and, by doing so, educates and celebrates research ethics and good practice. Peer pressure is a powerful tool — but only if peers are aware of infractions and bad practice" (https://doi.org/10.1038/489007a).

Topic: Introduction to Retraction Watch: "Librarian finds ‘preposterous number’ of fake references in paper from Springer Nature journal", https://retractionwatch.com/2026/03/06/librarian-finds-preposterous-number-of-fake-references-in-paper-from-springer-nature-journal/

Original paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-025-09054-3

Bonus prize ($2,500!): https://retractionwatch.com/ctrl-z-award/

Location: Library Archives & Special Collections Training Room.

Directions: In the library foyer, before entering the main gates, follow the signs leading to Special Collections. The Archives & Special Collections Training Room is the last door on the left before Special Collections.

This is also a hybrid event!