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Questions and Answers

About ResearchOnline@JCU

Q   What types of papers will be accepted?

ResearchOnline@JCU will archive output from the University's research and scholarly activity.  Items deposited should meet acceptable standards of intellectual quality, and could include:

         - journal article

         - conference papers, conference proceedings, conference posters

         - books, book chapters

         - theses

         - working papers

         - departmental technical reports

         - research reports, significant project reports

         - preprints

         - some multimedia items can also be accepted.

If you would like to deposit something that falls outside of this range, please contact the ResearchOnline@JCU Administrator to discuss its suitability eprints. Carolyn.Tredrea@jcu.edu.au

Q   Are any types of papers unsuitable for ResearchOnline@JCU?

Yes. The following materials are unsuitable for ResearchOnline@JCU:

         - material intended for commercialisation of any kind

         - papers which contain confidential material

         - papers which, if disseminated, would infringe a legal commitment by the University and/or the author

         - administrative materials such as meeting minutes, committee papers, University annual reports etc.

         - teaching materials such as lecture notes, reading lists and multimedia resources.

Q   Which document formats are acceptable?

The following formats are all acceptable: MS Word, PDF, HTML, Postscript and ASCII text, PowerPoint, Video files and image files. 

Note: MS Word files are converted to PDF by the administrators before they are moved to the public site.

Q   What if I don't have an electronic copy of the document?

It may be possible to scan a printed copy. It may be necessary to contact the publisher for permission before this is done. Contact the ResearchOnline@JCU coordinator Carolyn.Tredrea@jcu.edu.au to discuss.