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== Open access == | == Open access == | ||
* '''[[wikipedia:open access| | * '''[[wikipedia:open access|Open access]]''' means not only free to read but also free to reuse under certain conditions (this will be beneficial not only for the reader but also for you - the author - when you reuse figures for presentations, reviews,..) | ||
* | * Open access articles are read and consequently cited more often <small>[we need a reference here]</small> | ||
* | * If open access is not an option, you may be able to publish a [[wikipedia:pre-print|pre-print]] version of your article which will be freely accessible | ||
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Revision as of 07:56, 15 January 2008
Things to keep in mind before and while you are trying to publish. Please extend with your advice.
Open access
- Open access means not only free to read but also free to reuse under certain conditions (this will be beneficial not only for the reader but also for you - the author - when you reuse figures for presentations, reviews,..)
- Open access articles are read and consequently cited more often [we need a reference here]
- If open access is not an option, you may be able to publish a pre-print version of your article which will be freely accessible