These submission guidelines outline what we expect from participants taking part in studies on Prolific. Following these guidelines helps ensure high-quality research data and fair compensation for your time.

Please read through each guideline carefully, and check out our company principles before participating in studies.

Take the right amount of time to complete a study

You must only take part in studies when you can give them your full attention and time. Take care to read through all questions thoroughly, think about your answers carefully, and provide detailed responses. Our researchers truly value participants who put thought and care into their submissions!

Answer all questions in a study

Every question in a study is important to the research. Unless marked as optional, all questions require an answer. Our researchers respect your time and only ask questions that are essential - so please make sure to answer each one thoroughly.

Pay attention to everything

Before starting, always check the study description carefully to understand what device and equipment you'll need. Note that AI assistance isn't allowed unless the researcher specifically requests it.

During the study, read each question carefully and follow all instructions closely. Stay alert for attention checks - they're there to ensure quality!

Give each task your best effort

Your full engagement is essential for high-quality research. When asked for detailed responses, such as paragraphs, make sure to provide thoughtful, complete answers. Brief or nonsensical responses don't meet our standards and may result in rejection.

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