What motivated you to publish your work in an open access format?
So people could read it! I am a big believer in open science, as well as being able to write so that lay people understand one’s work - so, publishing open access is a no-brainer.
What advice would you give to other researchers who are considering publishing their work in open access formats for the first time? i. If you have the funds, do it! If you don’t, speak to the publisher as they are pretty good at opening a dialogue if finances are prohibitive. ii. Also, ask your institution if they will cover the cost – it is generally in the institution’s best interest for papers to be published open access, for a variety of reasons. iii. When applying for grants, include a generous pot put aside for OA costs, as this will pay dividends in the long term.
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