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Regardless of name, the typical PP thesis format is initial and final chapters that cohesively link selected key publications, which are presented asthe middle chapters with accompanying text. The publications are generated by research conducted during the PhD candidature and the thesis overall must clearly articulate their collective significant original contributions to a specific focused area of knowledge. The PP thesis follows the same examination process and criteria as a traditional PhD in which the SOCK is the key factor. (Some further reading is listed at the end of the guidelines) .  \n(NB. Due to copyright and IP the PP thesis must adhere to specific presentation protocols. After a student has enrolled in the CDU Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) the CDU library can provide advice on these)  \nNumber and type of outputs  \nAs a rule of thumb, a PhD by Publication thesis should include a minimum of 3 or 4 first author articles published in quality journals (see later section for nontraditional research outputs) . This number can vary by discipline and contextual factors. For example, Paltridge & Starfield (2023) report between 3 to 6 articles for humanities/social sciences PP theses. Article length is also a consideration, anda larger number of articles with lower word counts may be needed.  \nThe selected PP articles should cluster in a particular knowledge area, and each must demonstrate clear and distinct outstanding knowledge contribution. While this may vary by discipline, the selected articles will usually therefore present primary research, rather than literature review, or reflections and opinions about a subject (e.g. opinion piece and literature review articles may not count) .  \nThe selected articles should also be published in top-quartile journals, e.g. see [https://www.scimagojr.com/](https://www.scimagojr.com/ . This)[ . This](https://www.scimagojr.com/ . This) high ranking provides an objective, internationally recognised benchmark for research quality and impact – 3 Q1 (top 25% of journal) and a Q2 article might be therefore acceptable.  \nCredibility and quality of an articles’ contribution potential can further be demonstrated by relating a journal’s specific ranking percentile, e.g. see [https://www.scimagojr.com/](https://www.scimagojr.com/), as well as other objective indicators, including journal impact factor, and an article’s citation metrics, e.g. Google Scholar, ResearchGate; SciVal, etc. Additional indicators include reference in policy documents, regulation, education programs, etc. (After a student has enrolled, the ORI team can offer further insights on impact) .  \nOther PhD research outputs, such as practitioner articles and reports, conference papers or book chapters, may be related in the thesis but these would not usually appear in full in the PP thesis, since the associated peer review process is often not as rigorous as top journals. Such outputs are often therefore mentioned in support of practical contributions and research impact, rather than knowledge contribution.  \nIs PhD by publication a suitable option?  \nThe PhD journey provides candidates with Australian Qualifications Framework level 10 training in academic research and writing. Students and candidates sometimes mistakenly consider a PhD by publication as a simpler option. Whereas it presents additional challenges and requires a clear publication strategy to demonstrate the same significant contribution to knowledge as the traditional PhD. For candidates without a record of article writing and publication, a PhD by publication may not be a viable option.  \nCandidates considering a PhD by publication should conduct thei","cbCaiuq7StCNE9MT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuq7StCNE9MT","pdf",343971,"English","# What is a PhD by publication?\n## Typical PP thesis structure and examination process\n# Number and type of outputs\n## Required article minimums and clustering in a knowledge area\n## Journal quality expectations and impact indicators\n# Is PhD by publication a suitable option?\n## Publication strategy, suitability, and candidate preparation\n## Supervisor panel considerations and pathway decisions\n# Eligibility criteria for the PP","[{\"question\":\"What is a PhD by publication (PP) and how is the thesis structured?\",\"answer\":\"A PP thesis uses an initial and final chapter that link selected key publications presented as middle chapters. 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