Case Study: An Editors Perspective on Authorship

The following case study explores an ethical issue that the editor of a journal might encounter: some of the authors of a multi-author article that has been submitted for publication raise concerns regarding the final version that is to be sent out for review. The editor must try to resolve this authorship dispute. Although the ethical issues are quite accessible, this case might not be appropriate for students who are less familiar with the details of the publication process.