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Publications: type descriptions

 

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In this diagram, the red nodes are not selectable in IRIS: they are only used to organize the different categories. The elements marked with a blue circle correspond to specific publication types that are unique to UNIL.

Type Description
Text Resource composed mainly of text, including books, letters, memoirs, poems, newspapers, articles and mailing list archives. Facsimiles or images of texts are also considered texts.
Publication in a journal Article or content published in a scientific or professional periodical, intended to disseminate original research and recent developments.
Editorial Short essay expressing the opinion of the editor(s) of a journal on a topical scientific, political or cultural subject.
Journal article Research article reporting the results of an original study, published in a scientific journal.
Research article  Article presenting the methods and results of original research carried out by the authors.
Review article Comprehensive, critical analysis of available knowledge on a subject, based on a review of existing literature.
Book review Critical evaluation of a book, focusing on its content, quality and scope.
Data paper Article describing a specific dataset, its characteristics, access and potential for reuse.
Article in a professional journal Article aimed at practitioners in a specific field, often more applied than a scientific article.
Case study In-depth analysis of a particular case, generally used in the social sciences, medicine or management.
Thematic section Structured set of articles gathered around a single theme within a periodical.
Letter to the editor Letter commenting on or discussing an article published in a periodical, or presenting a point of interest to its readers.
Book Non-periodical work, published in one or more volumes.
Catalog Descriptive publication listing works of art, often as part of an exhibition or collection.
Correspondence Collection of letters exchanged between different people.
Collected works Collection of publications on one or more themes by one or more authors.
References A work designed for occasional consultation (dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.).
Critical edition Version of a text annotated and commented by a specialist.
Special journal issue Special edition of a magazine devoted entirely to a specific theme or event.
CD/DVD/other booklet Explanatory document accompanying an audio or video medium, such as a CD or DVD.
Book part Chapter or defined section of a book.
Chapter Distinct part of a book, often with its own title.
Preface Introductory text of a book, often written by the author or an expert.
Postface Concluding text of a book, often written after publication.
Dictionary/encyclopedia entry Entry or article presenting concise, structured information on a term, concept, person or event.
Conference proceedings Collection of papers presented at a conference/colloquium.
Conference output Papers presented at a conference, including articles, posters and oral communications.
Conference paper Article published in the proceedings of a conference/colloquium, reporting original research.
Conference poster Graphic presentation of research results, displayed at a conference/symposium.
Conference abstract Abstract of a paper presented at a conference.
Conference presentation Slides or any other visual aid used for an academic presentation, particularly at a conference or symposium.
Outreach Publication intended for a non-specialist audience, aimed at explaining scientific concepts.
Blog/website post Text published on a blog or website.
Magazine/newspaper article Article published in a newspaper or magazine, covering a variety of subjects.
Thesis An academic document presenting the results of research carried out as part of a university degree.
Master thesis A dissertation reporting on a research project undertaken as part of a higher education course leading to a Master's degree.
Doctoral thesis A thesis reporting on research undertaken during a period of higher education leading to a doctorate.
Continuing education thesis A dissertation reporting on work undertaken during a period of study leading to a further education diploma.
Report A formal document presenting the results of a study, research or analysis.
Working paper A working or discussion paper circulated publicly or among a group of peers. Some disciplines publish working papers in series.
Technical documentation Technical documentation refers to any type of documentation that describes the handling, functionality and architecture of a technical product or a product under development or use.
Other A type of resource that is not included in the existing terms under the higher concept “Text”.

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