Ten Simple Rules for a Successful Collaboration
Quentin Vicens, Philip E. Bourne
PLoS Comput Biol 3(3): e44 (2007)
Abstract Scientific research has always been a collaborative undertaking, and this is particularly true today. For example, between 1981 and 2001, the average number of coauthors on a paper for the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences rose from 3.9 to 8.4. Why the increase? Biology has always been considered the study of living systems; many of us now think of it as the study of complex systems. Understanding this complexity requires experts in many different domains. In short, these days success in being a biologist depends more on one's ability to collaborate than ever before.
Interesting and not limited to science research collaborations.
- Rule 1: Do Not Be Lured into Just Any Collaboration
- Rule 2: Decide at the Beginning Who Will Work on What Tasks
- Rule 3: Stick to Your Tasks
- Rule 4: Be Open and Honest
- Rule 5: Feel Respect, Get Respect
- Rule 6: Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate
- Rule 7: Protect Yourself from a Collaboration That Turns Sour
- Rule 8: Always Acknowledge and Cite Your Collaborators
- Rule 9: Seek Advice from Experienced Scientists
- Rule 10: If Your Collaboration Satisfies You, Keep It Going
Posted by Tom on March 30, 2007
