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authorship

[aw-ther-ship] / ˈɔ θərˌʃɪp /


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Paper mills sell authorship positions and, in some cases, complete ready made scientific papers.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

And in a statement, a spokesperson wrote, “Science cannot assess authorship questions based on third-party descriptions of contributions.”

From Salon Jun. 26, 2026

In announcing the new rules, the academy framed the changes as part of an effort to reflect the current state of filmmaking, while maintaining what it called a “commitment to honoring human authorship and artistry.”

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

“Monsanto’s involvement with the Williams et al paper did not rise to the level of authorship and was appropriately disclosed in the acknowledgments,” Bayer said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

The capstone of the Jefferson-Madison collaboration occurred at this volatile political moment—namely, their joint authorship of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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