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How do you decide when to share preliminary results publicly versus keeping ...
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Sharing preliminary results early can attract feedback and collaboration, but also risks premature exposure or scooping. Deciding the right timing to go public is not straightforward. What factors guide your decision on early public sharing?
Eric Young, Edward Harris and 26 others5 Comments-
Consider how close the work is to a defensible, complete core result.
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Weigh the value of early feedback against the risk of idea exposure.
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Check any confidentiality obligations you have before sharing anything public.
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In fast‑moving fields, early sharing may be necessary to establish priority.
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Talk with your supervisor about the specific risks in your field.
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