Prof Christy makes the distinction - crucial to scientists - between draft papers for discussion and final, complete ones that go into academic journals and become part of the formal literature of science.

BBC: Climate science and acts of creation

The idea is to have a draft treaty ready for discussion by leaders at their January 30th summit, with a view to their signing it in March.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

Although the draft discussion questions for the committee mostly focus on the safety issues, I suspect that the efficacy data will actually play a more important role in determining how the committee votes.

FORBES: Persistent Concerns About Lorcaserin (Lorqess) From FDA Reviewers

Prior to the seminar, librarians from Jamaica and Uganda worked on a set of draft modules covering all areas of information literacy for discussion and amplification at the workshop.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

In January, the complaint says, Mr. Stevenson showed the cooperating witness a draft of proposed legislation for the Assembly based on a discussion the witness had had with another one of the defendants.

WSJ: Assemblyman Is Charged With Bribery

In January 2013, the complaint says, Mr. Stevenson showed the cooperating witness a draft of proposed legislation for the Assembly based on a discussion the witness had had with another one of the defendants.

WSJ: N.Y. Assemblyman Eric Stevenson, 4 Others Accused of Corruption

Part of Weiner's talk with media was a discussion of changes to draft-pick compensation for free agents under the new labor contract.

WSJ: Weiner says media shouldn't jump to conclusions

So it was decided that a committee should prepare a draft constitution by November, which would then be taken to the people for discussion.

ECONOMIST: Zimbabwe

Given Bush's assurances and Kerry's campaign promise to increase active duty troops by 40, 000 to avoid the need for a draft, some voters seem skeptical of the motives behind the discussion but remain anxious nonetheless.

CNN: Missouri students debate likelihood of draft