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Let's say I write a paper and use a result from someone that is rarely cited. Would it be polite/acceptable/unacceptable to email them and let them know of my application of their result before publishing my paper?
This would be primarily self-serving on my part, as I'd want to know if they see any other applications of their work to mine. But I don't want to come across as someone who's trying to leach ideas off of them. I'm open to collaboration.
What would be your reaction if you received an email saying something to the effect of: "Hey, I used result X from your paper from 10 years ago to show Y. Do you think other applications of your related work could apply to mine? Here are some of my questions, etc...".
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Let's say I write a paper and use a result from someone that is rarely cited. Would it be polite/acceptable/unacceptable to email them and let them know of my application of their result before publishing my paper?
This would be primarily self-serving on my part, as I'd want to know if they see any other applications of their work to mine. But I don't want to come across as someone who's trying to leach ideas off of them. I'm open to collaboration.
What would be your reaction if you received an email saying something to the effect of: "Hey, I used result X from your paper from 10 years ago to show Y. Do you think other applications of your related work could apply to mine? Here are some of my questions, etc...".
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Let's say I write a paper and use a result from someone that is rarely cited. Would it be polite/acceptable/unacceptable to email them and let them know of my application of their result before publishing my paper?
This would be primarily self-serving on my part, as I'd want to know if they see any other applications of their work to mine. But I don't want to come across as someone who's trying to leach ideas off of them. I'm open to collaboration.
What would be your reaction if you received an email saying something to the effect of: "Hey, I used result X from your paper from 10 years ago to show Y. Do you think other applications of your related work could apply to mine? Here are some of my questions, etc...".
research-process communication
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Let's say I write a paper and use a result from someone that is rarely cited. Would it be polite/acceptable/unacceptable to email them and let them know of my application of their result before publishing my paper?
This would be primarily self-serving on my part, as I'd want to know if they see any other applications of their work to mine. But I don't want to come across as someone who's trying to leach ideas off of them. I'm open to collaboration.
What would be your reaction if you received an email saying something to the effect of: "Hey, I used result X from your paper from 10 years ago to show Y. Do you think other applications of your related work could apply to mine? Here are some of my questions, etc...".
research-process communication
research-process communication
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Citing another is in no way "leaching". It is the natural course of scholarship. It took a long time for my dissertation to be extended, but I was very happy when it occurred. I was, in a small way, an inspiration for another. That is what we do in academia.
Send the email. Moreover, wait and hope for a similar email to come to you in the future. Too seldom do we get to actually thank the people on who's work we build.
And if the person is still working in that field, asking for collaboration is completely proper. In my own example, I'd left the field and had nothing to contribute going forward, but it was still a nice feeling that someone, somewhere, still cared.
answered 1 hour ago
Buffy
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Seeking input for further research is in general a good idea. It could be beneficial for the other group, too.
If in doubt, wait with your email after your paper is accepted or even published.
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I have scientific publications. I'm always happy to hear someone is reading my work and am willing to discuss it further.
That said, I, in no way, expect to be contacted before hand (just properly cited).
With this, I would be unlikely to offer much insight into how my work may apply to yours. Researchers are busy, rattling off an email takes time and it simply isn't worth the energy unless there is the potential for collaboration.
In short, sure flick off an email but don't feel obligated to. Then don't worry about getting a reply, it may never come.
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As per the other answers, yes, send the email, but I suggest that you don't jump in with a list of questions.
You could, if you are not sure, ask if they are still active / interested in the field then, if they come back positively, that might lead to collaboration...
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4 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
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down vote
Citing another is in no way "leaching". It is the natural course of scholarship. It took a long time for my dissertation to be extended, but I was very happy when it occurred. I was, in a small way, an inspiration for another. That is what we do in academia.
Send the email. Moreover, wait and hope for a similar email to come to you in the future. Too seldom do we get to actually thank the people on who's work we build.
And if the person is still working in that field, asking for collaboration is completely proper. In my own example, I'd left the field and had nothing to contribute going forward, but it was still a nice feeling that someone, somewhere, still cared.
answered 1 hour ago
Buffy
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Citing another is in no way "leaching". It is the natural course of scholarship. It took a long time for my dissertation to be extended, but I was very happy when it occurred. I was, in a small way, an inspiration for another. That is what we do in academia.
Send the email. Moreover, wait and hope for a similar email to come to you in the future. Too seldom do we get to actually thank the people on who's work we build.
And if the person is still working in that field, asking for collaboration is completely proper. In my own example, I'd left the field and had nothing to contribute going forward, but it was still a nice feeling that someone, somewhere, still cared.
answered 1 hour ago
Buffy
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up vote
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Citing another is in no way "leaching". It is the natural course of scholarship. It took a long time for my dissertation to be extended, but I was very happy when it occurred. I was, in a small way, an inspiration for another. That is what we do in academia.
Send the email. Moreover, wait and hope for a similar email to come to you in the future. Too seldom do we get to actually thank the people on who's work we build.
And if the person is still working in that field, asking for collaboration is completely proper. In my own example, I'd left the field and had nothing to contribute going forward, but it was still a nice feeling that someone, somewhere, still cared.
answered 1 hour ago
Buffy
21k664118
Citing another is in no way "leaching". It is the natural course of scholarship. It took a long time for my dissertation to be extended, but I was very happy when it occurred. I was, in a small way, an inspiration for another. That is what we do in academia.
Send the email. Moreover, wait and hope for a similar email to come to you in the future. Too seldom do we get to actually thank the people on who's work we build.
And if the person is still working in that field, asking for collaboration is completely proper. In my own example, I'd left the field and had nothing to contribute going forward, but it was still a nice feeling that someone, somewhere, still cared.
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Buffy
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Buffy
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Buffy
21k664118
answered 1 hour ago
Buffy
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Seeking input for further research is in general a good idea. It could be beneficial for the other group, too.
If in doubt, wait with your email after your paper is accepted or even published.
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
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Seeking input for further research is in general a good idea. It could be beneficial for the other group, too.
If in doubt, wait with your email after your paper is accepted or even published.
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
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up vote
1
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up vote
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Seeking input for further research is in general a good idea. It could be beneficial for the other group, too.
If in doubt, wait with your email after your paper is accepted or even published.
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
1,409315
Seeking input for further research is in general a good idea. It could be beneficial for the other group, too.
If in doubt, wait with your email after your paper is accepted or even published.
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
1,409315
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
1,409315
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
1,409315
answered 1 hour ago
usr1234567
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1,409315
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I have scientific publications. I'm always happy to hear someone is reading my work and am willing to discuss it further.
That said, I, in no way, expect to be contacted before hand (just properly cited).
With this, I would be unlikely to offer much insight into how my work may apply to yours. Researchers are busy, rattling off an email takes time and it simply isn't worth the energy unless there is the potential for collaboration.
In short, sure flick off an email but don't feel obligated to. Then don't worry about getting a reply, it may never come.
answered 59 mins ago
Sam Doehren
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I have scientific publications. I'm always happy to hear someone is reading my work and am willing to discuss it further.
That said, I, in no way, expect to be contacted before hand (just properly cited).
With this, I would be unlikely to offer much insight into how my work may apply to yours. Researchers are busy, rattling off an email takes time and it simply isn't worth the energy unless there is the potential for collaboration.
In short, sure flick off an email but don't feel obligated to. Then don't worry about getting a reply, it may never come.
answered 59 mins ago
Sam Doehren
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I have scientific publications. I'm always happy to hear someone is reading my work and am willing to discuss it further.
That said, I, in no way, expect to be contacted before hand (just properly cited).
With this, I would be unlikely to offer much insight into how my work may apply to yours. Researchers are busy, rattling off an email takes time and it simply isn't worth the energy unless there is the potential for collaboration.
In short, sure flick off an email but don't feel obligated to. Then don't worry about getting a reply, it may never come.
answered 59 mins ago
Sam Doehren
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I have scientific publications. I'm always happy to hear someone is reading my work and am willing to discuss it further.
That said, I, in no way, expect to be contacted before hand (just properly cited).
With this, I would be unlikely to offer much insight into how my work may apply to yours. Researchers are busy, rattling off an email takes time and it simply isn't worth the energy unless there is the potential for collaboration.
In short, sure flick off an email but don't feel obligated to. Then don't worry about getting a reply, it may never come.
answered 59 mins ago
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As per the other answers, yes, send the email, but I suggest that you don't jump in with a list of questions.
You could, if you are not sure, ask if they are still active / interested in the field then, if they come back positively, that might lead to collaboration...
answered 7 mins ago
Solar Mike
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As per the other answers, yes, send the email, but I suggest that you don't jump in with a list of questions.
You could, if you are not sure, ask if they are still active / interested in the field then, if they come back positively, that might lead to collaboration...
answered 7 mins ago
Solar Mike
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up vote
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up vote
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down vote
As per the other answers, yes, send the email, but I suggest that you don't jump in with a list of questions.
You could, if you are not sure, ask if they are still active / interested in the field then, if they come back positively, that might lead to collaboration...
answered 7 mins ago
Solar Mike
8,94632038
As per the other answers, yes, send the email, but I suggest that you don't jump in with a list of questions.
You could, if you are not sure, ask if they are still active / interested in the field then, if they come back positively, that might lead to collaboration...
answered 7 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 7 mins ago
Solar Mike
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answered 7 mins ago
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answered 7 mins ago
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