Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around how to appropriately list unpublished research on a CV for a PhD application. Participants explore the etiquette and best practices for including accepted papers and lab projects in the research experience section of the CV.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses concern about appearing inexperienced if only lab projects are listed, questioning the best way to present their research experience.
- Another participant suggests listing the accepted paper with the journal name and indicating its status as "to be published," and also including lab projects, ideally supported by a recommendation letter.
- Concerns are raised regarding the etiquette of revealing the title of a paper before publication, particularly in relation to confidentiality and permissions, especially since the participant is not the main author.
- It is noted that it is generally accepted to list the title, authors, and journal of an accepted paper, provided the journal does not have strict embargoes on pre-publication publicity.
- One participant recommends using "accepted for publication" or "in press" instead of "to be published," as the latter may imply different stages of the publication process.
- There is a consensus that there are typically no confidentiality issues with listing the title of work done prior to publication, although posting the entire article may be more sensitive.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the practice of listing accepted papers on a CV, but there are differing opinions on the specific terminology to use and concerns about confidentiality and permissions related to authorship.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention that practices may vary by field, and there are nuances regarding the terminology used to describe the status of research papers.