How do you discuss authorship?

Discussion of authorship order should ideally begin at the start of a research project, and involve a purposeful dialogue concerning your and your collaborators’ expected contributions to the project.

What is authorship in research?

To be named as an author on a research output is meritorious. Authorship signifies that an individual has made a significant contribution to the work and is accountable for it. It also carries significant value for a researcher. It is therefore important that authorship is attributed accurately and responsibly.

Who qualifies for authorship?

1. Everyone who is listed as an author should have made a substantial, direct, intellectual contribution to the work. For example (in the case of a research report) they should have contributed to the conception, design, analysis and/or interpretation of data. Honorary or guest authorship is not acceptable.

How many authors are there?

In 2019, there were over 45.8 thousand writers and authors working in the United States, up very slightly from the previous year and still markedly higher than the figure recorded back in 2011.

Where can I publish a case report?

Where to Publish Case ReportsElsevier Journal Finder.Edanz Journal Selector.EndNote Manuscript Matcher.Springer.

How long should case reports be?

The word count for case report may vary from one journal to another, but generally should not exceed 1500 words, therefore, your final version of the report should be clear, concise, and focused, including only relevant information with enough details.