I have some papers in "in-between" journals which are not peer-reviewed, but are more than strictly "popular." I have been putting them under a "semi-academic" header on my C/V, but I was wondering if there was a better way of putting this. Ideas that came to mind are "Scholarly, editorial review" and "Professional Publications." I am a PhD theology student, so it is relatively normal to also write to a wider audience than academics reading peer-reviewed journals.
Thank you!
When it comes to categorizing your publications on a C/V, it's important to be clear and consistent in your approach. While "semi-academic" is a useful descriptor, it may not be the most precise term to use in this context.
One option could be to use "Non-peer reviewed publications" or "Publications in non-peer reviewed journals." This would make it clear that these publications have not undergone the same rigorous evaluation process as peer-reviewed publications.
Alternatively, you could use a more descriptive heading that reflects the content and purpose of these publications. For example, if your "semi-academic" publications are aimed at a wider audience than academic readers, you could use "Publications for general audiences" or "Outreach publications."
Ultimately, the most important thing is to choose a heading that accurately reflects the nature of your publications and makes it easy for readers to understand the scope of your work.
I think I would simply entitled that section "Publications". It is a lot of work to get published...by any entity (other than self). Or you could call it "Other Publications". The general public has no interest in peer-reviewed. They do, however, care that you are published. That's my two cents :-)