Ten Simple Rules for Getting Help from Online Scientific Communities
2011

Ten Simple Rules for Getting Help from Online Scientific Communities

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Dall'Olio Giovanni M., Marino Jacopo, Schubert Michael, Keys Kevin L., Stefan Melanie I., Gillespie Colin S., Poulain Pierre, Shameer Khader, Sugar Robert, Invergo Brandon M., Jensen Lars J., Bertranpetit Jaume, Laayouni Hafid

Primary Institution: Institute of Evolutionary Biology (UPF-CSIC), Departament de Ciències Experimentals i de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain

Conclusion

Using online scientific communities effectively can significantly aid researchers in solving complex problems.

Supporting Evidence

  • Online communities can help scientists solve problems faster than traditional methods.
  • Clear and concise questions are more likely to receive helpful answers.
  • Understanding the norms of online communication is crucial for effective interaction.

Takeaway

If you have a question about science, asking it online can help you find answers faster, but you need to ask clearly and politely.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002202

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