Publishing your Research Article: Science and Engineering : Manage Copyright
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Manage Copyright
This page provides resources on the following topics to help you manage copyright for your research article:
- Author rights and reuse rights
- Publisher copyright policies
Author Rights and Reuse of Materials
Scholarly publishing is rapidly changing as new technological developments are made in the publishing industry. To expand the reach of research and maximize its value in this environment, many scholars are taking a more active role in managing their copyrights.
Please visit these links for more information:
Publisher Copyright Policies
When you are selecting a journal to publish in, it is important to understand the publisher's policies on copyright and self-archiving. Visit the links below for resources to help you find journal policies.
CAUTION: Be aware that you can often negotiate copyright. it is common for authors to negotiate agreements with publishers that differ from the publisher's stated policies. Read our page Steps for Authors to learn more.
- SHERPA RoMEOAn online resource that aggregates and analyses publisher open access policies from around the world and provides summaries of self-archiving permissions and conditions of rights given to authors on a journal-by-journal basis.
While SHERPA RoMEO provides a good starting point, you should also always check the copyright policies provided directly by the publishers. Here are policies of several of the major publishers:
