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Me, You, & You Too; or You, You Too, & Me?

Me, You, & You Too; or You, You Too, & Me?  Yup, the Issue of Academic Authorship (Roles) Emerges Again Through our webinars and individual consults with postgraduate research students, many have asked the time-old question regarding shared authorship – especially for conference papers and articles published during and post-graduation. We usually point them in the direction of Kearns et al 1996 as a good discussion document.   For some in academia though, it’s quite a touchy subject; with many students ‘feeling’ that it isn’t important. Well, that’s a matter of opinion, as well as an extension of historical practice in some parts of the world.   Our take on the matter is that it is important! The ‘application of rules’ may not be consistent across geographies, but the importance of acknowledging the various contributions and roles played in creating a final published piece of research is both a matter of academic integrity and respect.   This very recent post...

Upcoming Webinars | April 2021

Upcoming Webinars | April 2021 [NOTE: Webinars are held every Wednesday 8pm GMT + 8] This April we are covering a range of topics; both research methodology and communication based. Feel free to register for any of the topics that interest you, and of course, email us if you have any special requests (solutions@thethirddegree.asia).  Getting the Most From Your First Conference (7 April) Your first conference is a great milestone as a postgraduate student. An opportunity to meet fellow researchers, strike up conversations and do networking, but also to get valuable feedback and input into your research, and to check out what others in your broader circle are working on. This webinar explores some best practice advice from fellow academics and researchers about how to benefit from your first conference, and how to get yourself ready for it. Getting the Most From Your First Conference Tickets, W...