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Find the tools you need to review, write, share, and advance Open Science

Submitting to PLOS

Ready to submit your manuscript to PLOS? Find everything you need to choose the journal that’s right for you as well as information about publication fees, metrics, and other FAQs here.

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Author Media Toolkit

This toolkit is designed for authors of accepted papers at PLOS journals to help you direct attention to your upcoming article and speak to the media.

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Improving your Publishing Skillset

A collection of free, practical guides and hands-on resources for authors looking to improve their scientific publishing skillset.

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How to Write a Great Title

Maximize search-ability and engage your readers from the very beginning Your title is the first thing anyone who reads your article is…

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Building your Reviewer Expertise

Everything you need to write a peer review–for PLOS or any other journal–right now. Peer review can be tricky and is something that is rarely taught. Our collection of free training and resources based on expert insights will help you feel more prepared and more confident the next time you do a review.

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Serving the Community as an Editor

A central hub for prospective or current PLOS Editorial Board members. Learn more about our values, access resources, or apply to serve on a PLOS Editorial Board.

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Editorial Board Members for PLOS

Are engaged, active volunteers who are committed to their journal’s mission. They are open to innovation in scientific communications, and are eager to contribute ideas and lend their expertise in service to research communities.

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Getting Involved in Open Science

Making your research Open Access ensures anyone can read, cite, and share it without restrictions. Open Science goes one step further in making your entire research process more transparent. Learn how you can incorporate Open Science practices into the work you already do.

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Research by PLOS

Our mission is to help lead a transformation in research communication. Success relies in part on developing a deeper understanding of our scholarly publishing system, and the factors that shape it, so we can better understand community needs, motivations, and behaviors.

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Choose How You Open Your Science

From Preprints to Published Peer Review, there are a number of ways you can open science for more transparency, visibility, and opportunities to get credit for the work you already do.

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Becoming an Institutional Partner

Open Access is evolving, we need your help to make it more fair and equitable. Partner with us to change the publishing landscape and make Open Access more accessible to all.

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Reporting on PLOS Research

Broad visibility in the media helps researchers make a key impact with their work, and connects policymakers, funders, and the general public with important scientific advancements. Our media team is happy to help with all press inquiries.

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