Publication is an integral part of being a researcher across all academic disciplines, but the process often raises difficult and sensitive questions. Who is entitled to authorship? How should the order of authors be determined? What should you do when formal guidelines conflict with established practices in your field? And how can junior researchers navigate disagreements with supervisors and research leaders, particularly when they are in a position of dependence?
In June, the Council for the Promotion of Good Research Practice (REDA) hosted an open seminar on these issues. The seminar attracted considerable interest, with many participants, questions and lively discussion. REDA is now organising a follow-up discussion focusing on publication pressure, academic merit and the ethics of (co-)authorship.
The discussion will focus on how norms and expectations can vary between disciplines – and how differences can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or conflicts. Building on questions raised at the previous seminar, the discussion will also highlight some of the dilemmas that junior researchers may face.
Topics for discussion include:
The programme will begin with a brief introduction, followed by a panel discussion with members of REDA. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and share your own reflections.
Register for the research ethics seminar by 17:00 on 12 November.
The seminar is aimed at researchers, doctoral students and teachers at Umeå University.
Coffee will be served from 14:45.
The event will be held in English.