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What is the difference between a cooperator publication and a progress report to a cooperator? [187]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

A cooperator publication with scientific contributions from USGS authors, may include new interpretive information and is publicly released. Conversely, a progress report from USGS to a cooperator may contain only previously published interpretive or non-interpretive information, but cannot present new interpretations or conclusions of scientific results. [Read more]

A cooperator publication with scientific contributions from USGS authors, may include new interpretive information and is publicly released in addition to other requirements described herein. Conversely, a progress report from USGS to a cooperator may contain only previously published interpretive or non-interpretive information, which can include an accounting of what has been done but does not present interpretations or conclusions of scientific results. Information on project progress can be delivered by USGS authors to cooperators in various forms including correspondence, email, and oral communications. For more information refer to the Reporting of Project Progress FAQs.