University of FloridaUF/IFAS

Unifas Terms, Procedures & Otherwise Useful Information

Unifas Label Description
Book / Monograph A book/monograph is a major scholarly work on a scientific or technical topic. It is typically at least 50 pages in length. See also Curriculum Guides and Handbook.
Book Chapter A book chapter is part of a book (monograph, curriculum guide, handbook). The title and other information for the book that contains the chapter are needed for the citation. The book itself may already be in the database if an author of another chapter has cited it or a university faculty member had authored or edited the book. If the containing book is not in the system and there are no university authors for it, then the book chapter author may enter information for the book and link it with the book chapter.
Bibliography A Bibliography is a list of publication citations, usually on one or more related topics. A bibliography can be a standalone publication or appear in a journal or monograph. A Catalog is typically associated with an art of museum exhibit therefore is not likely to be applicable, although it may apply to a listing of exhibits at a fair or conference.
Brochures, Reports, Workbooks, etc. This is a catch-all category for publications that do not fit into any of the other categories. The information needed for this type of publication is similar to a book.
Bulletins / Circulars / Fact Sheets Circulars and Fact Sheets are typical extension publications. Circulars are usually 8 to 50 pages in length and Fact Sheets are usually less than 8 pages in length. A Bulletin is a typical research publication less than 50 pages in length. EDIS publications usually are in this category.
Curriculum Guide / Handbook A Curriculum Guide/Handbook is similar to a book/monograph but is input as a separate category because of its specific form and content.
Journals The name of a journal title is necessary for citations of journal articles, abstracts, and reviews. A list of validated journal names, fully spelled out, may be searched on keywords and selected from a list of those meeting the search criteria. If you do not find the journal name in the list, you may enter a provisional record for that journal. Only the name of the journal is required, but any additional information such as ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) will help with the validation.

Journal Article

 A Journal Article appears in a journal. Whether the article is peer reviewed or not is a critical attribute. Scholarly or research oriented journals are peer reviewed in accordance with the guidelines of the publishing journal. Non-refereed articles usually appear in trade journals and popular press magazines. Typically, the journal as a whole is peer reviewed or it is not, but some individual pieces may differ from the prevailing mode. Therefore, the refereed indicator is associated with the article, rather than the journal as a whole.

Abstract

 An abstract is usually of a paper presented at a conference or meeting. It may appear in a separate publication or as part of a journal issue.

Review

 A review is typically of a book, a major chapter in a book, or a journal article. Precede the title of your review with "Review of" and following the title, place the type of publication reviewed in parentheses.
Proceedings Proceedings are the published papers presented at a conference or meeting. Use this selection if you are the editor or co-editor of the proceedings. If you are the author of a paper that appears in the proceedings, use the selection: "Paper in Proceedings".

Paper in Proceedings

 A Paper in Proceedings is similar to a journal article in a journal or a chapter in a book/monograph. Typically, the Proceedings as a whole is peer reviewed or not, but some individual pieces differ from the prevailing mode. Therefore, refereed status is associated with the paper rather than the journal.
Newsletter A newsletter is a special kind of periodical that contains newsletter articles and usually covers local or regional topics. Use this publication type for newsletters that you edit or co-edit without specific reference to an article (include a volume or year in the title for each year that you edit the newsletter).

Newsletter Article/Series

 A newsletter article (single unique title) or series (a recurring column usually under a common name) appears in a newsletter. Examples: Each article can be entered separately with an individual title ("4-H Coordinator Duties") or included in a generic title such as "Ten articles on invasive species".

Newspaper Article Series

 A newspaper article (single unique title) or series (a recurring column usually under a common name) appears in a newspaper. Each article can be entered separately with an individual title; or you can make a generic title such as "Ten articles on invasive species". Note: The name of the newspaper is necessary for citations of newspaper articles or series of newspaper articles.

Newspaper Articles & Media releases (planned for Unifas, version 2)

 Included in this category are newspaper articles, radio programs, TV shows, and web sites that interview faculty or quote their work.
Conference / Meeting Although technically not a publication, the Lectures, Speeches (etc.) category is included here because of its similarities to publications. It requires a two-part entry, one for the Conference or Meeting, the other for the lecture (etc.).

Lecture/Speech

 A lecture or speech is presented at a professional conference or meeting. Note: Presentations to extension clients generally should be listed as activities in an extension program.

Poster Display

 A poster display is a major graphical work presented at the conference or meeting, and may or may not be accompanied by a formal explanation of the poster. Specific information regarding your role in the poster display is among the data to be completed for this publication type.

Other

 The other category is for participation in a conference or meeting that does not fit into the other categories.

Paper Presentation

 A paper is a formal presentation of a published (or unpublished) work that may have more than one co-author. Specific information regarding your role in the paper presentation is among the data to be completed for this publication type.

Panel

 A panel is conducted as a group activity that responds to a specific paper presentation or topic of interest to the audience. Specific information regarding your role in the panel is among the data to be completed for this publication type.

Seminar

 A seminar or workshop is conducted as focused activity for a small audience. Information regarding your role in the seminar/workshop is among the data to be completed for this publication type.
Creative Works Creative Works are for non-print media or those with a pre-dominantly graphic component. Types are: Audio-Visual, CD-ROM, Computer Software, Cultivar, Exhibit, Poster, Slides, or website.

Audiovisual Material

 The Audio-Visual category should be used when the item does not fit the other more specific categories or contains a mixture of media.

CD-ROM

 A CD-ROM is a physical product that contains a wide range of materials on various topics. It is readable from a computer.

Cultivar

 A cultivar is a cultured plant that is clearly distinguishable from others by one or more characteristics and which, when reproduced, retain those characteristics.

Exhibit

 Exhibits are usually 3-dimensional and displayed at various conferences and meetings. They may be accompanied by interpretative material, including handouts.

Computer Software

 Computer Software consists of programs that perform various functions, but can also refer to database and spreadsheet related tools that accomplish specific tasks.

Poster

 A Poster is typically an oversize cardboard representation of a process or concept related to a presentation at a conference or meeting.

Slides

 Slides are typically PowerPoint slides but can include any similar program that produces a graphical presentation.

Website

 A website is a set of computer based pages, usually written in HTML or XML, that are accessible via the internet.

Other Creative Work

 Use this category for a creative work that does not fit one of the specific categories.