Research Vocabulary · Level 2 of 5
Preprint
A publicly shared manuscript that may not yet have completed peer review.
Its findings should be assessed on evidence rather than publication status alone.
Example
Researchers share a draft study before journal acceptance.
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Preprint. A publicly shared manuscript that may not yet have completed peer review. Its findings should be assessed on evidence rather than publication status alone. For example: Researchers share a draft study before journal acceptance.
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