Writing for Professional Journals Patricia Gonce Morton, PhD, RN, FAAN Dean and Professor University of Utah College of Nursing Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow 2011-2014
Acknowledgement This program has been made possible through generous funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. A special thanks to Mr. Nathan C. Sanders and Dr. Qin Li and the team of instructional designers at the University of Utah who produced this program.
Course Objectives Describe the key steps in planning and writing a manuscript Analyze the steps in the process of writing and publishing in professional journals Engage in a topic of interest that has potential for publication
Course Objectives Implement strategies to increase chances of acceptance of a manuscript for publication Describe how to respond to an editor’s decision about the manuscript Express a positive attitude toward publishing in professional journals
Selecting and Focusing a Topic for Publication Module 5 Selecting and Focusing a Topic for Publication
Planning the Manuscript It takes time!
Select a Topic New technique, drug, procedure Interesting case, but not a rare case Research report Literature review, synthesis and analysis
Select a Topic Evidence-based protocol Opinion/commentary/debate Solutions focused/how to Professional development
Select a Topic Issues discussed in social media Current fads/issues Challenging experiences A presentation that you are turning into a manuscript Sacred cows
Criteria for a Topic Answers the “So what” question Offers something new or a different slant Does not claim to be research when it is an evaluation project Of interest and applicable to the target audience of the journal
Develop and Focus Your Idea The manuscript must have one focus, one purpose Consider your potential audience Consider the purpose of the targeted journal
Develop and Focus Your Idea Examine coverage of the topic in other journals Consult colleagues
Identify the Audience A primary audience A secondary audience
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