Writing for Publication in Nursing

by Oermann, Marilyn H.; Hays, Judith C., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780826118028
• ISBN10: 082611802X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-24
• Publisher: Springer Pub Co

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Preparing to Write
Getting Started	p. 3
Selecting a Journal	p. 17
Authorship and Preparing to Write	p. 33
Reviewing the Literature	p. 47
Writing Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Clinical Practice Articles
Writing Research Articles	p. 89
Review and Evidence-Based Practice Articles	p. 137
Clinical Practice Articles	p. 165
Chapters, Books, and Other Forms of Writing
Other Types of Writing	p. 189
Books and Book Chapters	p. 203
The Writing Process
Writing Process	p. 221
References	p. 259
Tables and Figures	p. 271
Final Paper Through Publication
Final Paper and Submission to Journal	p. 291
Editorial Review Process	p. 307
Publishing Process	p. 333
Appendices
Selected Statistical Symbols and Abbreviations	p. 347
Unnecessary Words in Writing	p. 349
Guidelines and Resources for Preparing Manuscripts	p. 351
Index	p. 353
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