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| - **Template letter to collaborators** | ||
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| **Subject:** Request for Contributions and Feedback on [Product Name] | ||
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| Dear [Collaborator Name(s)], | ||
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| I hope this message finds you well. As part of the [Project Title], we are currently drafting [Product Name]. I am reaching out to ensure that all collaborators have the opportunity to contribute and review the manuscript. | ||
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| Here are the key details: | ||
| - **Scope of Work:** | ||
| - **Target Journal/Outlet:** | ||
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| We would appreciate your input at this stage. Contributions can include [specific examples]. | ||
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| Thank you for your time and collaboration! | ||
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We are not typically going to be lead authors, so unlikely that we will be writing this email. Still, it could be a useful template for lead authors we collaborate with or getting feedback on, say, a part of the methods section.
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This was indeed motivated by a 'we are submitting this tomorrow with your name on it' email that came out of the blue.
So the audience really is more external. But that also brings up the question - how to set expectations so that they will get to those who need to hear it?
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Drafted best practices for offering co-authorship and otherwise revised authorship section.
Motivated by unfortunate experiences.