I was part of a group of 3 who wrote an integrated research review as a class assignment. I have since revised the information into an article to be printed in a non-referred, non-research professional journal. As long as I give the other two researchers credit for the original research, do I have to list them as authors since they did not have any part in writing this current article outside of class?

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I was part of a group of 3 who wrote an integrated research review as a class assignment. I have since revised the information into an article to be printed in a non-referred, non-research professional journal.  As long as I give the other two researchers credit for the original research, do I have to list them as authors since they did not have any part in writing this current article outside of class?

anonymous · Answer

As far as I know, it is okay to not list them as authors if the final product does not include any writings that are distinctly original to them. Personally, I would not list them as authors and instead just note that earlier versions of this text included their writings and input.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much for your response.  I think we are both correct!  :)