A Simple Guide to Responsible Authorship and Publication

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Authors

• Julie Simpson, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Patricia B. Condon, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• William C. Clyde, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• James J. Connell, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Ramonda Kindle, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Nathan A. Schwadron, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• John E. Sparrow, University of New Hampshire, ManchesterFollow
• Xueting Sun, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Engin Taze, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• May-Win Thein, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Anita R. Tucker, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• Karen T. Van Gundy, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
• James Wible, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow

Abstract

This guide examines the following aspects of responsible authorship and publication practices:

1. The significance and goals of publication
2. Publication mechanisms and responsible practices
3. The importance and guiding principles of authorship
4. The definition and responsibilities of an author
5. Responsible writing practices

Please note that throughout this document there are links to examples of concepts/issues within certain disciplines for illustrative purposes. The examples may not be relevant to all disciplines so check guidance specific to the applicable discipline before proceeding. This guide was adapted from an online training module that was part of the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarly Activity (RCR) Program.

Publication Date

2026

Document Type

Text

Recommended Citation

Simpson, Julie; Condon, Patricia B.; Clyde, William C.; Connell, James J.; Kindle, Ramonda; Schwadron, Nathan A.; Sparrow, John E.; Sun, Xueting; Taze, Engin; Thein, May-Win; Tucker, Anita R.; Van Gundy, Karen T.; and Wible, James, "A Simple Guide to Responsible Authorship and Publication" (2026). Integrity in Research and Scholarship. 8.
https://scholars.unh.edu/research_integrity/8