Authorship Attribution Protocol
nounPronunciation: /ɔːˈθɜːʃɪp əˈtrɪbjuːʃən ˈproʊtəkɔːl/
A standardized procedure defining the criteria for determining and documenting author contributions to a research article. This protocol ensures transparency about who conducted which aspects of the research and writing.
Plain English
A system that clearly documents what each author contributed to the published research.
Etymology & History
Usage
"Our journal requires authors to complete an authorship attribution protocol specifying their roles."
Style guide notes: Use lowercase 'protocol' unless part of a proper journal policy name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What roles does authorship attribution protocol typically document?
Conceptualization, methodology, analysis, writing, review, and various other research contributions.
Is authorship attribution protocol required by all journals?
Increasingly common; many major journals now mandate it for transparency and accountability.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Critical for assessing knowledge of modern publication ethics and transparency standards in academic journals.
Required skill level: Mid