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School published research

Started by JNSmith
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In one of my secondary applications it specifically asks if I've conducted research that's been published. I have...although the research was conducted through a course I took and published in a journal that is put together by the school. I highly doubt this research would be listed on any official publication site, but was wondering if it counts as a publication per se. I would hate to answer "yes" to this question and have it look like I'm trying to exaggerate the extent of my experience. Any input is appreciated. Thanks SDNers!
 
In one of my secondary applications it specifically asks if I've conducted research that's been published. I have...although the research was conducted through a course I took and published in a journal that is put together by the school. I highly doubt this research would be listed on any official publication site, but was wondering if it counts as a publication per se. I would hate to answer "yes" to this question and have it look like I'm trying to exaggerate the extent of my experience. Any input is appreciated. Thanks SDNers!

I would absolutely not consider that a publication, which implies acceptance of one's work into a peer-reviewed professional journal. That's just my opinion though, so let' see what others think.
 
This is stuff that goes uner "non-peer reviewed". So it's an honest publication, but on the par with, say, the J Kansas Biology Soc.

In one of my secondary applications it specifically asks if I've conducted research that's been published. I have...although the research was conducted through a course I took and published in a journal that is put together by the school. I highly doubt this research would be listed on any official publication site, but was wondering if it counts as a publication per se. I would hate to answer "yes" to this question and have it look like I'm trying to exaggerate the extent of my experience. Any input is appreciated. Thanks SDNers!