Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers?
Your Answer
The corresponding author.
Result
Correct
Comment
The corresponding author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers.
Question 2
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Which of the following statements is true regarding authorship practices?
Your Answer
Both within and between disciplines, practices differ with regard to who should be included as an author, and in what order they should be listed.
Result
Correct
Comment
Trainees should understand the variety of authorship policies that are common to their own field and sub-fields. It is best to have these policies explained and understood when a trainee first begins a project.
Question 3
Question
Which of the following most accurately describes the practice of ghost authorship?
Your Answer
It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author.
Result
Correct
Comment
A ghost author is an individual who writes a manuscript but is not listed as an author.
Question 4
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Which of the following is true regarding an acknowledgments section?
Your Answer
The contributions of technicians and other researchers are often listed in the acknowledgments section if they do not meet all of the criteria for authorship.
Result
Correct
Comment
Sponsors and others who were involved with a project but who do not meet all of the requirements of an author are usually recognized in the acknowledgments section in the article.
Question 5
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Which of the following is a responsibility of each author?
Your Answer
Confirming that data have been accurately presented in the paper.
Result
Correct
Comment
Along with other responsibilities, each author should confirm that data have been accurately presented.
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