Listing Publications & Presentations on Your Resume

A Guide for University of Pittsburgh Students

Where to Include Them?

  • Limited experience? Add to your “Relevant Experience” or “Academic Experience” section
  • Extensive or notable work? Create a separate “Publications” and/or “Presentations” section.

What to include in listing Presentations (Poster or Oral)

  • Authors (list all)
  • Full Title (official & complete)
  • Presentation Type (e.g., oral, poster)
  • Event Name & Location
  • Date (Month, Year)
  • Awards or Special Recognition (if applicable)

Example:
Smith, J., & Lee, A. “Renewable Energy Adoption in Urban Areas.” Oral Presentation, Undergraduate Research Day, Pennsylvania State Capitol, April 2024. (Best Presentation Award, Pitt Honors College)

How to List Publications

  • Full Citation (if published) – Use discipline-specific format (APA, MLA, etc.)
  • If in press – Journal & expected publication date
  • If submitted for review – Journal & submission date
  • If in preparation – Mention but keep updated

Example:
Doe, J., & Nguyen, M. “AI-Assisted Agriculture: A Meta-Analysis.” Journal of Sustainable Tech. (Submitted, March 2024)

Pitt-Wide Resources for Research & Publications

  • Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) – Research opportunities & funding
  • Pitt Honors College – Undergraduate research presentation forums
  • Pitt Career Center – Resume & CV appointments and workshops
  • Pitt Library Guides – Citation management & journal access