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| - | It is very common in science to have multiple authors on a publication. This stems from the collaborative nature of science and is not something to be discouraged. However, an author of a scientific publication must have made a scientific contribution to the study and results being presented. Simply being a part of the same lab, or an advisor, paying the " | + | It is very common in science to have multiple authors on a publication. This stems from the collaborative nature of science and is not something to be discouraged. However, an author of a scientific publication must have made a scientific contribution to the study and results being presented. Simply being a part of the same lab, or an advisor |
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| - | If someone made a significant contribution that did not raise to the level of authorship they must be acknowledged. Either within the main text or in the acknowledgements section. Also, if preexisting data or materials are used cite the original publication that described them. (Pay attention to "how to cite" links on software and resource websites) Clarity and communication here are key. Have a frank discussion with all of the authors about authorship; the earlier the better. Also, all of the authors must reasonably agree on the wording and presentation of the manuscript. If anyone is not comfortable with the manuscript | + | If someone made a significant contribution that did not raise to the level of authorship they must be acknowledged. Either within the main text or in the acknowledgements section. Also, if preexisting data or materials are used cite the original publication that described them. (Pay attention to "how to cite" links on software and resource websites.) Clarity and communication here are key. Have a frank discussion with all of the authors about authorship; the earlier the better. Also, all of the authors must reasonably agree on the wording and presentation of the manuscript. If anyone is not comfortable with the manuscript |
| (Add here later a discussion of the order of authorship. The PI must negotiate between aggressive / squeaky wheel / preemptive self promotion of coauthors versus quiet humble individuals that do not strongly self advocate but may have made a primary contribution.) | (Add here later a discussion of the order of authorship. The PI must negotiate between aggressive / squeaky wheel / preemptive self promotion of coauthors versus quiet humble individuals that do not strongly self advocate but may have made a primary contribution.) | ||
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