Ask everyONE: Corrections

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Bex Walton

Here is our featured author question for December:

Q: My paper was recently published in PLoS ONE but I’ve noticed a few typos. How can I correct these errors?
A: PLoS ONE corrects most of the errors found in published articles via the addition of a Minor or Formal Correction Note to the paper. Minor Corrections [...]

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Ask everyONE: QC and Other Animals

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Bex Walton

Q: When I logged on to your system to check the status of my manuscript, the stage was listed as “initial QC started.” What does this mean?
A: When a manuscript is submitted to PLoS ONE, the submission will first be checked by a member of the editorial staff to ensure it is technically sound and [...]

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Ask everyONE: Length of the Review Process

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Bex Walton

Here is our featured author question for July.

Q: I have just submitted a manuscript to PLoS ONE. How long will the review process take?
A: Our authors often ask us how long it will take before they receive an initial decision on their submission to PLoS ONE and we appreciate that having worked on the [...]

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Ask everyONE: The PLoS ONE Production Process

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Bex Walton

Here is our featured author question for June:
My manuscript has just been accepted for publication in PLoS ONE. What happens next?

So, you’ve just received the good news from the Academic Editor handling your manuscript that your paper has been tentatively accepted for publication in PLoS ONE—now what? We’ve summarised some of the next stages [...]

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Ask everyONE: Article Types

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Bex Walton

Our featured question for May is one that PLoS ONE authors and readers often ask us – some variation of:
Does PLoS ONE just publish primary research articles or can I submit a literature review for consideration?
PLoS ONE was established to provide a venue for the publication of primary scientific research. This means that we cannot [...]

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Ask everyONE: Transfers from other PLoS Journals

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Bex Walton

We receive many emails from authors, potential authors and readers who have questions about PLoS ONE. Once a month, we will be selecting a frequently asked question and will answer it, in depth, on this blog. To suggest a question, please post in the comments on this post. Of course, if you have any questions [...]

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