First Principles of Preprints: A webinar discussion on Vimeo

"A discussion on the value and uses of preprinting in scientific publishing, where a panel of PLOS experts address a range of topics, separating fact from fiction, outlining where preprints fit in the publishing process, and answering questions from the audience.

Discussion points: - Preprinting maximizes the availability of research for peer review by a diverse set of stakeholders - Preprinting allows researchers to make scientific work available on their terms, unaffected by journal timelines or considerations of fit - Reporting of research in preprints to the media and the public - Various types of preprints and reasons for preprinting PLOS Panellists: Dan Morgan, Director, Communications & Community Relations Dr Raffaella Bosurgi, Executive Editor, PLOS Medicine Lindsay Morton, Senior Manager, Open Science Community Engagement Dr Marcel LaFlamme, Open Research Manager"