Working papers, preprints and journal articles each have their strengths and weaknesses. As always, use care in selecting research.
Read, Publish, Review
What are preprints and preprint servers?
What are preprints and preprint servers?
Open Peer Review - PLOS
How swamped preprint servers are blocking bad coronavirus research
Journals article sharing
Preprints - PLOS
Rise of the preprint: how rapid data sharing during COVID-19 has
Publishing Your Research as a High Schooler: 19 Journals and
Information for Authors (JCP)
Author Manuscripts in PMC - PMC
Comparing quality of reporting between preprints and peer-reviewed
The Role and Impact of Preprints in Open Access Publishing