Writing for Publication in Nursing
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Writing and publishing a manuscript in the field of nursing is a long and often daunting process, but it can be simplified by understanding the ins and outs of developing a manuscript and submitting it for publication. This second edition is written specifically for nurses-for beginning and experienced authors, nurses writing articles about their practice, and nursing students at all levels to guide their preparation of papers for both courses and publication.This guide gives a clear description of the entire writing process, beginning with an idea, searching the nursing literature, preparing an outline, writing a draft and revising it, developing the final product, and finally, getting published. This edition also includes new content emphasizing the importance of disseminating information on evidence-based practice (EBP). Readers will learn how to write EBP papers, report research for use in practice, and disseminate the findings of clinical projects and innovations. Key features: Takes the reader through the process of writing, from making early writing decisions, generating ideas, identifying the audience, and moreServes as a reference for students at all levels of nursing education, research, and practice Includes tips for writing chapters, books, editorials, journal articles, and other forms of writingDetails the submission, editorial review, and publication processes Includes a new chapter on guidelines for writing EBP papers, including integrative and systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and meta-synthesis Doody Review Services Reviewer:Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )Description:This book describes the process of writing for publication beginning with the idea and culminating in the development of the final paper. It can be used in conjunction with a style manual.Purpose:The purpose is to serve as a reference for individuals who need to learn how to write papers for a course or for publication. This is particularly useful for nursing students, especially when nursing programs expect students to demonstrate competency in writing as a program outcome.Audience:The target audience is beginning and experienced authors, nurses wanting to learn how to write and publish articles, and graduate students wanting to learn how to write research reports and clinical articles.Features:This book simplifies the writing process by aiding the reader in understanding how to develop a manuscript and to submit it for publication. It describes each step of the process from generating the idea and identifying the audience to the actual publication process. The author has a user friendly approach. Each chapter provides the basic information to guide the prospective writer through each step of the process. Assessment:This book should be quite useful as a reference for its target audience. With the emphasis on writing competency in nursing programs, it would be a worthwhile purchase for a student nurse wanting to write for publication or complete a term paper. In fact, it is a good purchase for any nurse who anticipates writing for publication.
PrefaceSECTION I PREPARING TO WRITE1 Getting Started 32 Selecting a Journal 173 Authorship and Preparing to Write 334 Reviewing the Literature 47SECTION II WRITING RESEARCH, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, AND CLINICAL PRACTICE ARTICLES5 Writing Research Articles 896 Review and Evidence-Based Practice Articles 1377 Clinical Practice Articles 165SECTION III CHAPTERS, BOOKS, AND OTHER FORMS OF WRITING8 Other Types of Writing 1899 Books and Book Chapters 203SECTION IV THE WRITING PROCESS10 Writing Process 22111 References 25912 Tables and Figures 271SECTION V FINAL PAPER THROUGH PUBLICATION13 Final Paper and Submission to Journal 29114 Editorial Review Process 30715 Publishing Process 333APPENDICESAppendix 1 Selected Statistical Symbols and áAbbreviations 347Appendix 2 Unnecessary Words in Writing 349Appendix 3 Guidelines and Resources for Preparing Manuscripts 351Index 353
