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[Reproduction of a single article, chapter, or paper from a larger
publication] An OFFPRINT is a separate printing of a work that originally
appeared as part of a larger publication, usually one of composite authorship
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https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/offprint ] Offprints are
used by authors to promote their work and ensure a wider dissemination and
longer life than might have been achieved through the original publication
alone. They may be valued by collectors as akin to the first separate edition
of a work and, as they are often given away, may bear an inscription from the
author. Historically, the exchange of offprints has been a method of
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** History
The _Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science_ states that, according
to James Murray's _New English Dictionary on Historical Principles_, the word
was derived from the German _Separatabdruck_ or the Dutch _afdruk_.[2]
** Purpose and distribution
Offprints serve multiple purposes within the academic and scientific
community. Firstly, they allow researchers to distribute their findings to
their peers and colleagues, enabling them to share the latest advancements in
their respective fields. This helps foster collaboration, feedback, and
further research.
Additionally, offprints are often used as promotional tools by authors,
research institutions, and publishers. They are distributed at conferences,
workshops, and seminars to generate interest and visibility for a particular
article, study, or publication. Offprints may also be shared with funding
agencies, policymakers, and industry professionals to showcase the impact and
significance of the research.[3]
** Production and availability
Offprints are typically produced by the publisher of the original article.
After an article is published in a scientific journal or other scholarly
publication, the corresponding author or authors may be offered the
opportunity to order a specific number of offprints. The number of offprints
varies depending on the agreement between the author and the publisher, with
options ranging from a few dozen to several hundred copies.<ref name="cart" />
Modern offprints are often produced using high-quality printing techniques to
replicate the appearance of the original publication. They are usually
printed on a smaller scale, with individual copies consisting of a few pages
or a condensed version of the original article. The offprints may be
customized with the author's name, affiliation, and other relevant details.[4]
The genre is becoming rarer as it is replaced, first, by photocopies of
publications and second, by PDF files. These are distributed in a similar
manner, but less personalized, since there is usually no dedication or note on
PDFs.[5]
** See also
- Preprint
- Reprint
** References
[Reflist]
** External links
- [Offprints]
- [offprint]
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