Document Guide

Publication

Work you authored, and evidence that it matters

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

What it shows

A publication is scholarly or professional work you wrote: a journal article, conference paper, book chapter or major trade piece. It proves authorship; its influence has to be shown separately.

Strong vs. weak

Strong

Articles in peer-reviewed journals or selective conferences in your field
Your name and role as author are clear
Supported by citations, journal standing or evidence that others use the work

Weak

Unreviewed preprints or personal blog posts presented as scholarly articles
Outlets with no editorial review
A long list with no evidence of impact

How to prepare it

Provide the first page of each article showing title, authors, venue and date
Add the venue's ranking or acceptance rate from an independent source
Pair the list with a citation report

Common mistake

Counting publications instead of showing their effect. Several routes ask what the work changed, not how many papers exist.

Where this evidence is used

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