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What considerations should authors keep in mind about preprints? [196]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

USGS authored manuscripts posted on preprint servers must adhere to USGS policies, including compliance with Fundamental Science Practices, and must meet USGS standards for quality. [Read more]

Preprints are subject to the same quality and policy requirements as any other USGS product, and as such, manuscripts submitted for Bureau approval must be clear, concise, and well organized and must have correct grammar, punctuation, and other copyediting elements applied. Preprints must be of a reasonable (especially not excessive) length. USGS preprints must adhere to USGS policies, including compliance with Fundamental Science Practices.