Ten Simple Rules for Providing a Scientific Web Resource
2011
Ten Simple Rules for Providing a Scientific Web Resource
Sample size: 250
Editorial
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Sebastian J. Schultheiss
Primary Institution: Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society
Conclusion
The article provides ten rules to help scientists design and maintain effective scientific web resources.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 250 scientists participated in the survey about scientific web resources.
- More than 58% of resources are developed by researchers without permanent positions.
- 36% of web resource providers believe only researchers with programming experience use their resources.
Takeaway
If you want to create a helpful website for scientists, follow these ten simple rules to make sure it's easy to use and stays available.
Methodology
The authors conducted a survey among providers and users of scientific web resources and studied the availability of these resources.
Limitations
The study may not cover all types of scientific web resources or the experiences of all users.
Participant Demographics
The survey included over 250 scientists who regularly use web resources.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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