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I actually retracted one of my papers. It was before it was published, but after I had submitted it. I had discovered a flaw in my methodology the night befor
by kenjackson 2y ago
I actually retracted one of my papers. It was before it was published, but after I had submitted it. I had discovered a flaw in my methodology the night before that did have material impact on the results. I was so stressed out for 24 hours until I spoke to my advisor.
My advisor was very chill about it. He said that retractions aren't a big deal and was glad I spotted the issue sooner rather than later.
I corrected the experimental methodology and while the results weren't quite as good, they were still quite good and I got published with the correct results.
- CoastalCoder 2y ago> I corrected the experimental methodology and while the results weren't quite as good, they were still quite good and I got published with the correct results. I disagree. Your new results were much better, because they were sound. Very well done.
- dekhn 2y agoMinor detail- I believe this would be called "withdrawing" a paper rather than retraction as it had not been published yet.
- kenjackson 2y agoYes, that sounds correct. I retract my original comment!