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In academic circles, only peer reviewed papers are considered as publications.
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That is where it gets iffy. It was formally peer reviewed by other students in the class as well as by the professor herself. Also this was an upper level biology lab course.
Is the journal a peer-reviewed journal? Your response seems to indicate that that answer would be no.
This sounds like a class assignment, and not something I would consider research or a publication. That's my opinion. YMMV.
This sounds like a class assignment, and not something I would consider research or a publication. That's my opinion. YMMV.
You are kidding right?
Yeah I understand it is nothing professional and so to answer my own question: no, it doesn't belong in the research section. However, is it still worth mentioning in my PS or something like that?
If the experience was a formative one for you, you can certainly mention it in your PS or secondary essays or interviews. It's up to you what you want to present.
It should be "worth" a few chuckles.
True, but most people would agree that humor is better than narcissism.
Oh. So that was your intent when you wanted to claim a publication from an "upper level bio lab" course homework.
Hey, the OP already stated that she knows it doesn't go under research and I think the OP gets it at this point. If it was a good experience and you think it's worth mentioning then go for it. Best of luck.
Let's keep the responses on point everyone. 🙂
