Print versionPublications for the HERDC are defined by the categories - book, book chapter, journal article or conference paper. Each category has its own set of rules governing what is and is not eligible for inclusion in the collection.
The Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research weights each of these categories. For example, a book is given a weighting of 5 publications points whereas a journal article is only given a weighting of 1. It is reasoned that a book will require substantially more time and research to produce than will a journal article.
Information about category proformas can be found on the Draft Proformas, eSpace Proformas and Checklists page.
Further information
A - Books
A1 Books - Eligibility for inclusion in the HERDC.
B - Book Chapters
B1 Book Chapters - Eligibility for inclusion in the HERDC.
C - Journal Articles
C1 Journal articles - Eligibility for inclusion in the HERDC.
E - Conference Papers
E1 Conference Papers - Eligibility for inclusion in the HERDC.
F - Audio Visual Recordings
Audio Visual Recordings can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
G - Computer Software
Computer Software can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
H - Designs
Designs can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
I - Patents
Patents can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
J - Creative Works
Creative Works can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
K - Research Report
Research Reports can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
L - Thesis
Theses can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.
M - Dictionary/Encyclopaedia
Dictionaries/Encyclopaedias can be entered into your unit's collection, they are not eligible for the HERDC.