10 Simple Rules for Getting Help from Online Scientific Communities

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Citation: Dall'Olio GM, Marino J, Schubert M, Keys KL, Stefan MI, et al. (2011) Ten Simple Rules for Getting Help from Online Scientific Communities. PLoS Comput Biol 7(9): e1002202. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002202

Rule 1. Do Not Be Afraid to Ask a QuestioN

Rule 2. State the Question Clearly

Rule 3. New to a Mailing List? Learn the Established Customs before Posting

Rule 4. Do Not Ask What Has Already Been Answered

Rule 5. Always Use a Good Title

Rule 6. Do Your Homework before Posting

Rule 7. Proofread your Post and Write in Correct English

Rule 8. Be Courteous to Other Forum Members

Rule 9. Remember That the Archive of Your Discussion Can Be Useful to Other People

Rule 10. Give Back to the Community