Open science challenges, benefits and tips in early career and beyond
@article{Allen2018OpenSC, title={Open science challenges, benefits and tips in early career and beyond}, author={Christopher Allen and D. Mehler}, journal={PLoS Biology}, year={2018}, volume={17} }
The movement towards open science is a consequence of seemingly pervasive failures to replicate previous research. This transition comes with great benefits but also significant challenges that are likely to affect those who carry out the research, usually early career researchers (ECRs). Here, we describe key benefits, including reputational gains, increased chances of publication, and a broader increase in the reliability of research. The increased chances of publication are supported by…
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