Perhaps it's reasonable to word the acknowledgements as below:
"The researcher/s are thankful to A, B, C, and to all others who have contributed in a significant way to this study".
Perhaps it's reasonable to word the acknowledgements as below:
"The researcher/s are thankful to A, B, C, and to all others who have contributed in a significant way to this study".
Dear Sribas,
What may mean remaining anonymous in such an innocent situation?
Dear Sribas Goswami,
If one has contributed, why to keep anonymous.
If one has not contributed to research, there is no question of keeping one as author or anonymous.
Still there is scope:
"Write as --- one author is anonymous". This is just to keep author numbers.
The question appears almost unusual. However, nothing is impossible. I think that in the evenience illustrated in the question, the author who decides to be anonimous, has also the right to estblish what to be written about his contribution.
Researcher need not be anonymous as long as the research carried out is legal. Being anonymous in research is shredding ownership or positioning other's for a claim.
I agree with dear Lerardi that the case is unusual.
If the research assistant wants to remain anonymous, He does not need to be acknowledged.
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How to write the acknoldgement
The Acknowledgements give an opportunity for the authors to thank people who helped with the study or preparation of the paper. This includes anyone who provided technical assistance to the authors, took care of the animals, or provided reagents or equipment. The authors may want to thank anyone who had helpful discussions with them or contributed less tangible concepts. This is also where the authors may indicate that the results of this study were presented in another form, such as a poster or abstract or at a symposium.
I think that in social sciences, philosophy and other related areas, the option to remain anonymous due to political and socially controversial writings that may adversely impact an individual is not that uncommon.
I would definitely use Miranda's suggestion.
Dear Sribas,
You may find the responses interesting.
Research assistant wishes to remain anonymous, what to write in the acknowledgement? (for a case that the main author, has hired an assistant through Elance (an online work outsourcing platform)
http://academia.stackexchange.com/questions/51372/research-assistant-wishes-to-remain-anonymous-what-to-write-in-the-acknowledgem
You can write: In addition, we would like to thank our colleagues for their help. Still, it is a bit strange that the person wants to remain anonymous.
Dear All,
Is anonymity injured transparency? Or was it the decision of the boss?
We could acknowledgement "...and a friend who helped us as an anonymous volunteer", or something similar.
I would be simple and professional. Researcher (Anonymous) contributed greatly to the process and findings in this study. (or something like that).
Hi there Sirbas!!!!
--Marilyn
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