Publication list - do you put papers/journals in preparation in it?

[SKWphysicist]

publication list -- do you put papers/journals in preparation in it?

As titled, when you apply for jobs do you put papers/articles that are in preparation (so they are not even posted on the arXiv) in your CV or publication list?

 

[Vanadium 50]

If the result has not been shown in public yet - arXiv or conference - I don't include it.

 

[AlephZero]

If you have a paper accepted for publication but not yet actually published, or a conference has invited you to present a paper or a keynote speech, or a journal/magazine has commissioned you to write an article, I wouldn't see any problem including those and stating where and/or when they will eventually appear.

But for anything else, what V50 said.

 

[eri]

I've gotten very different advice from professors on this. Some say don't include anything that hasn't been accepted to a journal, some say you can include it after you submit it, and my most recent adviser wants me to include publications in preparation (but only ones I am first author on and having a working draft for). And it may also depend on what the publication list is for - for grants, including in-prep work might be more accepted, since you may be applying for funding or time from the same organization and want to show them you're making progress with their money/time from previous cycles.

 

[Matrix0]

As a scientist, it is important to maintain transparency and accuracy in our publications and presentations. Therefore, it is generally recommended to only include papers and journals that have been published or are currently under review in your publication list. Including papers or journals that are still in preparation may give a false impression of your current research output and could potentially mislead others.

However, there may be certain circumstances where it is appropriate to include papers in preparation in your publication list. For example, if you have a particularly significant or groundbreaking study that is in the final stages of preparation and is expected to be published soon, it may be appropriate to include it in your publication list with a note indicating that it is currently in preparation.

Ultimately, the decision to include papers in preparation in your publication list should be made on a case-by-case basis and should be based on ethical considerations and the specific requirements of the job or opportunity you are applying for. It is always best to err on the side of caution and only include papers that have been published or are currently under review to ensure the integrity and accuracy of your publication record.