Professionalizing Your Publications

Did you know you can spotlight published works on your résumé or CV? Read on to learn how to advertise to future employers if you’ve been published in The Classic Journal!

A few differences exist between featuring your publications on a résumé versus an academic CV. Here’s what to know about both so you can make the most of your experience publishing through The Classic:

What to Know About a Résumé:

What Section Should I Put It In?

  • If you only have one publication, put it under the Additional Activities or Education section.
  • If you have more than one or if the work is peer-reviewed, make a separate section titled Publications.
  • List publications in reverse chronological order.
  • Only list relevant publications.

What Format Should I Use?

  • No particular format is required.
  • Include only the title, publisher, and date.
    • “How to Read a Painting: David’s the Death of Marat.” The Classic Journal, 2021.
  • Use a bulleted list for multiple publications.

What to Know About a CV:

What Section Should I Put It In?

  • Create a Research and Publications section.
  • List publications in reverse chronological order.
  • Include your name as the author.
  • Use a bulleted list for more than one entry.
  • Consider adding a separate page if there is more than one entry.

What Format Should I Use?

  • Use a style that aligns with your major or career path.
  • Use either APA:
    • Charlotte, T. (2021). “How to Read a Painting: David’s The Death of Marat.” The Classic Journal, 7(1).
  • Or MLA:
    • Taylor, Charlotte. “How to Read a Painting: David’s The Death of Marat.” The Classic Journal, vol. 7, no. 1, 2021.