What kind of difference can Open Science tools and practices make for you?

Open Science isn’t just invaluable for science and the research community as a whole. Open tools and practices can also positively impact individual researchers.

To learn more about how Open Science could impact your life and career, ask yourself whether you have experienced any of the following:

Step 1 of 5

Has a paywall prevented you from reading a research article?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever wished for more information in order to better understand a study you are reading?*
- Yes, more access to raw data
- Yes, more specific information on methods, materials, or code
- Yes, all of the above
- No, none of the above

Has a long peer review or publication process prevented you from publicly sharing a study as soon as you would otherwise have liked?*
- Yes
- No
Have you attempted to reproduce, reuse, or adapt a methodology developed by another researcher using only the information in the article methods section?*
- Yes, it was easy
- Yes, it was challenging
- Yes, but I was not successful
- No, I’ve never tried

Have you received appropriate academic credit for your work as a volunteer peer reviewer?*
- Yes, always
- Yes, sometimes
- No, never
Have you had trouble publishing an article after being “scooped” by another research group?*
- Yes
- No

Have you changed your professional name, or been confused with another researcher with a similar name?*
- Yes
- No
Have you had trouble publishing an article reporting negative, null, or otherwise unexpected results?*
- Yes
- No

Do you apply for and/or hold grants from major funders or governmental bodies?*
- Yes
- No
Have you ever wished for constructive feedback on a research article you are preparing for submission?*
- Yes
- No
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