Common use of Expected Outputs Clause in Contracts

Expected Outputs. What are the expected outputs the candidate needs to deliver through the course of his or her candidature and thereafter? Examples: The candidate is expected to write at least xxx journal article(s) and submit for publication to a peer reviewed journal during the course / after completion of his or her candidature. The candidate is expected to present at least xxx academic paper(s) at an international/local academic conference during the course / after completion of his or her candidature. The candidate is expected to register at least xxx patent(s) during the course / after completion of his or her candidature. Should the candidate not complete the task(s) within the time agreed upon, SU reserves the right to appoint a writer to prepare the project for publication – in such a way so as not to disadvantage the candidate.