Sr. Gelman et M. Gibelman, A quest for citations? An analysis of and commentary on the trend toward multiple authorship, J SOC WORK, 35(2), 1999, pp. 203-213
Academic careers and granting of tenure within the university are directly
linked to a record of scholarly production. This growing emphasis on publis
hing appears to have contributed to an increase in collaborations among fac
ulty members, resulting in an increase in multiple-author publications. Thi
s article explores the basis for the phenomenon of multiple authorship, the
implications of multi-author scholarship, and the potential ethical questi
ons that may arise from such collaborations. Guidelines from related profes
sions are reviewed in regard to their utility for social work. Finally, the
authors make suggestions in regard to when and under what circumstances mu
ltiple authorship is appropriate and beneficial.