Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the appropriateness of including papers or journals that are in preparation on a publication list or CV when applying for jobs. It explores various perspectives on what constitutes acceptable entries in such lists, particularly regarding unpublished work.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- Some participants argue that only publicly available results, such as those on arXiv or presented at conferences, should be included in a publication list.
- Others suggest that accepted papers or commissioned articles can be included, provided the source and expected publication date are stated.
- A participant notes receiving varied advice from professors, with some advocating for the exclusion of unpublished work, while others allow inclusion after submission or for specific cases like first-author papers with a working draft.
- It is mentioned that the context of the publication list, such as for grant applications, may influence the acceptance of including in-preparation work to demonstrate ongoing progress.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on whether to include in-preparation papers in publication lists, indicating that no consensus exists on this matter.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of clarity on specific definitions of "in preparation" and how different contexts (job applications vs. grant applications) may affect the appropriateness of including such works.