Open science, especially open access, is integral to this project and will help bridge the gap between researchers and philosophers. Our standard expectation is derived from the best practices for empirical researchers that aim to make all inputs and outputs openly available.
Below are a number of resources we have gathered as an open access publishing toolkit.
What is open science, and why do we need it?
“Open science” is a broad term that encompasses a variety of efforts to make science more reproducible, accessible, transparent and rigorous. These principles have always been crucial to scientific advancement; however, the recent push for adopting open science practices has been fueled by discussions of a “replication crisis,” or as some have called it, the “credibility revolution” (Pashler and Wagenmakers, 2012; Vazire, 2018).
The above definition comes from a helpful article from the Science Student Council discussing why this approach is important in striving for better research practices. Read the full article here.
A short list of important terms and definitions (from the above article) related to this way of working is available here.
Open science steps for publishing
We have pulled together a step-by-step list of actions to take when undertaking the open science publishing process, from pre-registration to pre-print and selecting a journal and data repository. The overview document also includes links to other resources and examples of publishers supporting this way of working.
- Overview of full open science publishing process
- Detailed guide to submitting a manuscript for open access
How accessible is your work?
To find out how many of your publications are open access, review your work here.
Digital hygiene
Digital hygiene is the active practice of taking control over your online presence.
The goal: match your online and offline presence. The internet enables everyone to be a publisher and editor, but you cannot guarantee that everyone has your best interests in mind.
Most helpful tip: a recurring internet search of your name. Check to make sure everything is correct and positively describes you and your research. Here are a few additional tips.
ORCID accounts
Instructions for setting up an ORCID account
If you have a question
Contact Peter Hundt
Because this may be a new way of publishing for some researchers, we have included in our staff team at the University of Minnesota a dedicated research compliance manager. Peter is available to answer questions and provide guidance on all steps of these processes, including publishing an article, updating your ORCID profile and posting a pre-print manuscript.