diff --git a/labguide/research/preregistration.md b/labguide/research/preregistration.md index 23dd1b3..61c8415 100644 --- a/labguide/research/preregistration.md +++ b/labguide/research/preregistration.md @@ -2,7 +2,8 @@ ## Pre-registration -Pre-registration is a mechanism in which one places a detailed description of a planned study into a repository where it is timestamped and will remain immutable. For more background information, see [here](https://help.osf.io/article/145-preregistration). +Pre-registration is a mechanism in which one places a detailed description of a planned study into a repository where it is timestamped and will remain immutable. +For more background information, see [here](https://help.osf.io/article/145-preregistration). - All empirical projects will be pre-registered, preferably using the Open Science Framework. @@ -65,7 +66,9 @@ pre-registration should specify: Whenever possible, we support the submission of Registered Reports. -Registered reports are a publication mechanism in which one submits a manuscript that contains an Introduction and Methods section that describe a study prior to execution of the research; it is essential a written version of a pre-registration. The manuscript is reviewed on the strength of the rationale and methods, and if deemed sufficient it is given an "in-principle acceptance" such that the journal guarantees to publish the paper regardless of the results, as long as the approved methods were followed. +Registered reports are a publication mechanism in which one submits a manuscript that contains an Introduction and Methods section that describe a study prior to execution of the research; it is essential a written version of a pre-registration. +The manuscript is reviewed on the strength of the rationale and methods, and if deemed sufficient it is given an "in-principle acceptance" such that the journal guarantees to publish the paper regardless of the results, as long as the approved methods were followed. -There are currently [over 300 journals](https://www.cos.io/initiatives/registered-reports#tabid2) that accept Registered Report submissions. In addition, Registered Reports can be submitted to [PCI-RR](https://rr.peercommunityin.org/), which is a community project that reviews preprint Registered Reports. +There are currently [over 300 journals](https://www.cos.io/initiatives/registered-reports#tabid2) that accept Registered Report submissions. +In addition, Registered Reports can be submitted to [PCI-RR](https://rr.peercommunityin.org/), which is a community project that reviews preprint Registered Reports.