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How is affiliation shown in the author byline for work initiated prior to USGS employment, but completed as a USGS employee? [029]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

Both the former and USGS affiliations are shown. The USGS affiliation is shown first, for example, "U.S. Geological Survey [insert Science Center name, city, state] and [insert where work was initiated]." Consult SPN if the work is to be released in USGS publications. [Read more]

(Updated 11/22/2024)

Both the former and USGS affiliations are shown. The USGS affiliation is shown first, for example, "U.S. Geological Survey [insert Science Center name, city, state] and [insert where work was initiated]." Refer to guidance in FAQ 024 about consulting Science Publishing Network (SPN) if the completed work is to be released in USGS publication series (SM 1100.3). 

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