Journal articles picked up or quoted by other sources?

[futureapppsy2]

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When your journal articles are picked up in the media, etc., is that worth listing on your CV?

An invited commentary (i.e., a brief scholarly response to or expansion on a study) that I wrote for a big name medical journal has been quoted a fair amount in the media (including in one big outlet) in conjunction with the study that my commentary addressed. Also, a systematic review journal article of mine was summarized and critiqued--very positively--as part of "science-to-practice" research digest of a professional organization.

Besides being nice ego boosts 😉, are these worth noting on a CV in any way? I know I've seen some faculty with a "media appearances" or similar section on their CVs; otoh, it seems mentioning these things might appear self-aggrandizing or like CV-padding.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[Dirkwww]

When your journal articles are picked up in the media, etc., is that worth listing on your CV?

An invited commentary (i.e., a brief scholarly response to or expansion on a study) that I wrote for a big name medical journal has been quoted a fair amount in the media (including in one big outlet) in conjunction with the study that my commentary addressed. Also, a systematic review journal article of mine was summarized and critiqued--very positively--as part of "science-to-practice" research digest of a professional organization.

Besides being nice ego boosts 😉, are these worth noting on a CV in any way? I know I've seen some faculty with a "media appearances" or similar section on their CVs; otoh, it seems mentioning these things might appear self-aggrandizing or like CV-padding.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Good question and idea, im in the same boat

 

[EverHopeful]

When your journal articles are picked up in the media, etc., is that worth listing on your CV?

An invited commentary (i.e., a brief scholarly response to or expansion on a study) that I wrote for a big name medical journal has been quoted a fair amount in the media (including in one big outlet) in conjunction with the study that my commentary addressed. Also, a systematic review journal article of mine was summarized and critiqued--very positively--as part of "science-to-practice" research digest of a professional organization.

Besides being nice ego boosts 😉, are these worth noting on a CV in any way? I know I've seen some faculty with a "media appearances" or similar section on their CVs; otoh, it seems mentioning these things might appear self-aggrandizing or like CV-padding.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

Congrats! It is so exciting to see people outside of the ivory tower interested in your work as well. I have two sections for this type of thing on my CV. The first is "media interview appearances" where I was actually interviewed and then quoted in an article. The second (which I think is most applicable) is "Media Manuscript appearances". For me, this media that talking about my paper, but never had direct contact with me or could qualify as an "interview". I think it is totally legitimate to include these on your CV. When you are applying for jobs or what have you, it can speak to the salience of your research and the potential to give the university or company good publicity.

 

[PsychPhDone]

When your journal articles are picked up in the media, etc., is that worth listing on your CV?

An invited commentary (i.e., a brief scholarly response to or expansion on a study) that I wrote for a big name medical journal has been quoted a fair amount in the media (including in one big outlet) in conjunction with the study that my commentary addressed. Also, a systematic review journal article of mine was summarized and critiqued--very positively--as part of "science-to-practice" research digest of a professional organization.

Besides being nice ego boosts 😉, are these worth noting on a CV in any way? I know I've seen some faculty with a "media appearances" or similar section on their CVs; otoh, it seems mentioning these things might appear self-aggrandizing or like CV-padding.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

How cool! It never occurred to me to put this kind of stuff on my vita, but maybe have a "media links" section in an online version?

 

[Ya Ya]

This is such an amazing problem to have!! I hope to be in a similar position at some point in my graduate school career. Congrats!

 

[futureapppsy2]

Congrats! It is so exciting to see people outside of the ivory tower interested in your work as well.

Thanks. 🙂 Yeah, admittedly, my first thought was "wow, other people actually read my article!" 😉

This is such an amazing problem to have!! I hope to be in a similar position at some point in my graduate school career. Congrats!

Thanks so much. 😀 I'm happily shocked!

How is research going for you, by the way? I remember your earlier thread about being on the "right track" for an academic career and read it with interest, as I have similar career goals.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

That reminds me of this Piled Higher and Deeper.....😀

 

[futureapppsy2]

Haha, I love PhD Comics! 🙂

 

[Jeina]

Thanks for posting that comic, T4C. It's one of my all-time favorites from that site. 😀

 

[cara susanna]

My favorite is "What will this mean for Obama??"

 

[SingingCow]

That reminds me of this Piled Higher and Deeper.....😀

... Sometimes I wish I had chosen a career as a mystery writer with a cool pseudonym. Researchers are doomed when they are published and doomed when they aren't.

 

[futureapppsy2]

My favorite is "What will this mean for Obama??"

I like "scientists out to kill us again."

 

[paramour]

Oooh, I never thought about this, and now I must take advantage of it! Now I feel uber important... hehe 😛

 

[Pragma]

That PhD comic reminded me of another one. As you can see, no media appearances listed on website 🙂

 

[cara susanna]

Ahaha, I'd never seen that one! Hilarious.

... Sometimes I wish I had chosen a career as a mystery writer with a cool pseudonym. Researchers are doomed when they are published and doomed when they aren't.

Hey, if Fifty Shades of Grey can get published....

 

[paramour]

Love it! 😀

I think that I've only seen references to media appearances or links to articles on CVs/resumes for "professional" folks (and, no, I'm not referring to PsyDs here), not the more academically or research inclined... Wonder if this makes a difference?

That PhD comic reminded me of another one. As you can see, no media appearances listed on website 🙂

 

[Ya Ya]

Thanks. 🙂 Yeah, admittedly, my first thought was "wow, other people actually read my article!" 😉



Thanks so much. 😀 I'm happily shocked!

How is research going for you, by the way? I remember your earlier thread about being on the "right track" for an academic career and read it with interest, as I have similar career goals.

Research is going pretty well. I now have 5 projects I'm working and have taken over a lab mates diss data collection (I'm managing the project more so than anything). I'm trying to set publication goals for myself to keep motivated. I was thinking (ideally) 2 a year. But I have no idea how
reasonable that is. Looking forward to being in your position! *fingers crossed*

 

[futureapppsy2]

Love it! 😀

I think that I've only seen references to media appearances or links to articles on CVs/resumes for "professional" folks (and, no, I'm not referring to PsyDs here), not the more academically or research inclined... Wonder if this makes a difference?

I know at least a couple of R1 and pure research faculty with such sections on their CVs, although I do think it's more common among the "professional" set. Idk.

Research is going pretty well. I now have 5 projects I'm working and have taken over a lab mates diss data collection (I'm managing the project more so than anything). I'm trying to set publication goals for myself to keep motivated. I was thinking (ideally) 2 a year. But I have no idea how
reasonable that is. Looking forward to being in your position! *fingers crossed*

In my limited experience (as a soon-to-be third year), publications seem to come in waves. I had a maybe a 2 month period this year when I had three articles accepted, but I haven't had anything (acceptance or rejection) since February, one I had one article accepted. I have about 12 manuscripts in some stage of review process at the moment (submitted/under review/R&R), so I'm hoping a couple may soon yield good news, although I'm bracing myself for rejections as well, of course.

I do think there's a non-negligible element of luck to the process--getting the "right" editor/reviewers--especially people who know and "like" your specific topic--can have a huge impact on the fate of your manuscript at a given journal and there's not that much, if anything, you can do about that.

FWIW, most hardcore research people (faculty and grad students) I know operate under the "pipeline model" where you almost always have one or more MSs both in prep and under review. It can be really beneficial for research productivity, but it can also cause some feelings of burnout (IMO) because feels like nothing is ever really "done." Again, my two cents, grain of salt, and all that.

It sounds like you're being very proactive and involved, and I hope it pays off for you.

 

[Pragma]

12 at a time? I'd want a personal assistant!

 

[wigflip]

When your journal articles are picked up in the media, etc., is that worth listing on your CV?

I don't think of the CV as a static document. It's something you submit for a particular situation within a particular context. So I keep a master CV with everything-everything on it, then tailor it for particular submissions. I think it's worth tracking the media stuff, but yes, in certain academic contexts people have a bias against engagement with the media and/or one's research being disseminated in more accessible ways.

This isn't precisely what we've been talking about, but from an interview with Reza Aslan:

NS: […] What can scholars do to be able to speak relevantly, the way you have, to the public—and to each other as well?
RA: I'm very pessimistic about this. Academics have been reveling so long in their own private language, speaking to each other and not to anyone else, that it's going to be very hard to break through the current paradigm. I'll give you an example. I wasn't finished with my Ph.D. when No god but God [Aslan's best selling book] came out. The book was very successful, but life became miserable for me in my department. Professors who had been working with me suddenly turned their backs to me. Unnecessary obstacles were put in my way. There was an attitude—not just amongst the professors, but amongst my fellow students as well—of Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you take this discussion that we're having in a room with four people and make it palatable to a large and popular audience? Things got so bad that I actually had to switch departments, and I ended up getting my degree from a different department altogether. That, to me, is an example of the problem academia has, which earns it legitimate criticism for being out of touch with the concerns of people outside of its walls.

http://www.scienceandreligiontoday.com/2010/05/28/reza-aslan-on-the-academy/

 

[AcronymAllergy]

I don't think of the CV as a static document. It's something you submit for a particular situation within a particular context. So I keep a master CV with everything-everything on it, then tailor it for particular submissions. I think it's worth tracking the media stuff, but yes, in certain academic contexts people have a bias against engagement with the media and/or one's research being disseminated in more accessible ways.

This isn't precisely what we've been talking about, but from an interview with Reza Aslan:

NS: […] What can scholars do to be able to speak relevantly, the way you have, to the public—and to each other as well?
RA: I’m very pessimistic about this. Academics have been reveling so long in their own private language, speaking to each other and not to anyone else, that it’s going to be very hard to break through the current paradigm. I’ll give you an example. I wasn’t finished with my Ph.D. when No god but God [Aslan's best selling book] came out. The book was very successful, but life became miserable for me in my department. Professors who had been working with me suddenly turned their backs to me. Unnecessary obstacles were put in my way. There was an attitude—not just amongst the professors, but amongst my fellow students as well—of Who the hell do you think you are? How dare you take this discussion that we’re having in a room with four people and make it palatable to a large and popular audience? Things got so bad that I actually had to switch departments, and I ended up getting my degree from a different department altogether. That, to me, is an example of the problem academia has, which earns it legitimate criticism for being out of touch with the concerns of people outside of its walls.

http://www.scienceandreligiontoday.com/2010/05/28/reza-aslan-on-the-academy/

This seems, to me, to be much worse than any political back-and-forths that occurred in my department. I wonder if other clinical/counseling/school folks have experiences similar to mine, and if so, if the difference might be due to increased (theoretically) contact with clients/patients that leads to a bit of a breaking-down of the ivory tower mentality? Might also contribute somewhat to the theme that's been expressed on these boards that psych (and perhaps particularly clinical/counseling/school psych) is viewed negatively by some academics in other humanities and social sciences disciplines.