{"id":106,"date":"2020-04-17T17:52:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T17:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.research.ncsu.edu\/metric-alt\/?page_id=106"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:11:23","slug":"citing-metric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/getting-started\/citing-metric\/","title":{"rendered":"Citing METRIC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-copy\">To ensure the continued support and visibility of METRIC, please cite the facility in all scholarly outputs\u2014including publications, theses, dissertations, and presentations\u2014that utilize data collected at METRIC facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-two-background-color wp-block-ncst-big-fact\">\n  <div class=\"big-fact__container\">\n    <h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">Please use the following text:<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"big-fact__support\">This work was performed in part by the Molecular Education, Technology and Research Innovation Center (METRIC) at NC State University, which is supported by the State of North Carolina.<\/p>\n    \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/metric\/files\/2026\/04\/Citing_METRIC.docx\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n         target=\"_blank\"          rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"       >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Download text<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-copy\">Authorship is recommended when METRIC scientists have made intellectual contributions to the research project. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icmje.org\/recommendations\/browse\/roles-and-responsibilities\/defining-the-role-of-authors-and-contributors.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ICMJE<\/a> recommends that authorship be based on the following 4 criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drafting the work or reviewing it critically for important intellectual content; AND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final approval of the version to be published; AND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-copy\">Researchers are encouraged to discuss authorship with METRIC personnel at the outset of a project. Standard services typically do not merit authorship. However, when the expertise of a staff member is essential to the successful design and execution of the study, authorship should be discussed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Authorship Looks Like<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scenario 1: First Author<\/strong><br>A METRIC scientist leads the development and publication of a novel analytical method. As first author, they fulfill all ICMJE criteria by spearheading the design, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation. This work then serves as the primary reference for collaborators to cite in subsequent studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scenario 2: Middle Author<\/strong><br>A METRIC scientist provides substantial intellectual contributions, such as method design, data acquisition, or advanced interpretation. To qualify for authorship per ICMJE recommendations, the scientist must also participate in drafting or critically revising the manuscript, provide final approval of the version to be published, and share accountability for the work\u2019s integrity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure the continued support and visibility of METRIC, please cite the facility in all scholarly outputs\u2014including publications, theses, dissertations, and presentations\u2014that utilize data collected at METRIC facilities. 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