A preprint is a full draft of a research paper that is shared publicly in an open access repository before it has been peer reviewed.
Pre-prints shared in repositories are given a digital object identifier (DOI) so it can be cited in other research papers.
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Click on the image below to explore Dan Quintana's experience with posting Preprints.
Some researchers have raised valid concerns about preprints, but as they continue to become more popular, the benefits outweigh the risks.