Is it OK to put a single paper under 'Publications' in a resume?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the appropriateness of including a single paper as a publication on a resume, particularly for an undergraduate student who is not the first or second author. The context involves considerations for academic and professional applications within a physics department.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants argue that being credited as an author, regardless of position, justifies including the paper in the resume.
  • Others emphasize that it is acceptable to list the paper under the 'Publications' section, regardless of authorship order.
  • One participant humorously notes the importance of having more than one publication in the future.
  • There are suggestions to ensure that all important details are included in the resume, not just the publication.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that it is appropriate to include the paper on the resume, but there are varying opinions on the implications of authorship order and the importance of having multiple publications.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about how to present the publication, indicating a lack of consensus on best practices for listing publications in resumes.

Ashuron
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Hi,

I am a Physics Major,
last summer I did a project in a professor's lab
the project produced a paper
the professor and post-doc put my name in the author section (not first or second)

So my question is, is it OK (appropriate) to put the paper under 'Publications' under my resume?
I am not the first/second author and I only have one paper with my name on it.

I am still in undergraduate btw.
The resume is needed for a program in my department.
 
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Yes, you were part of that work and are credited as an author. It doesn't matter that you're 3rd author (doesn't matter as so far as whether or not you're allowed to put it on a CV/Resume).
 
..or under the heading 'Publication'. ;)
 
hint: 1 > 0.
 
cmb said:
..or under the heading 'Publication'. ;)

funny, I changed the heading just alst night ..

thx everyone..
my first paper..not sure what to do..
 
Ashuron said:
funny, I changed the heading just alst night ..

thx everyone..
my first paper..not sure what to do..

congrats, this is a really big deal
 
Ashuron said:
my first paper..not sure what to do..

Make sure it's not your only paper :)
 
You can put your details in a single page but make sure to add all your important details in your resume.
 
stevencruiser said:
You can put your details in a single page but make sure to add all your important details in your resume.

Old thread is old.
 

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