Understanding preprints with Jonny Coates

Anthony Haynes writes: What are preprints?Where do they fit into the ecology of science publishing? And how did the pandemic change their role?What do people believe about preprints? How accurate are those beliefs?In this interview, Dr Jonny Coates (Associate Director, ASAPbio) demythologizes preprints and their role in research dissemination. Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might also enjoy:Developing proposals: insights from behind the scenesSponsored reports: David Baxrer on the interface between research and policyCreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber OrchestraSupport the showAbout the publisherThis episode is published by Frontinus Ltd. We're a communications consultancy that helps organisations and individuals to communicate scientific, professional, and technical content to non-specialist audiences. We provide consultancy mentoringediting and writingtrainingand work on presentations, bids and proposals, and publications (for example, reports and papers).To learn more about services or explore ways of working together, please contact us via our website, http://frontinus.org.uk/.