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How to deal with being “scooped”: the vast majority of science is a process of derivative, incremental advance

Chambers, Chris (2016) How to deal with being “scooped”: the vast majority of science is a process of derivative, incremental advance. Impact of Social Sciences Blog (19 Apr 2016). Website.

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Abstract

Researchers are under increasing pressure to deliver novel research findings and as such, it can be incredibly disheartening when another team publishes ahead of you on a similar topic. But is this competitive mentality true to the scientific process? Chris Chambers argues there are several positive sides to being “scooped” and by focusing on these positives, researchers can overcome the initial disappointment. Getting scooped is a sign that your research is important and that you are probably asking the right questions.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/
Additional Information: © 2016 LSE Impact of Social Sciences © CC BY 3.0
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Date Deposited: 31 May 2016 10:05
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 20:17
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/66706

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