Teaching undergraduates how to write and submit a research manuscript

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Scientific Writing
• Research Methodology

Background:

• Undergraduate nursing students face significant barriers to participating in original research.
• Time and work constraints often prevent students from engaging in theory-based research projects.
• Lack of research opportunities hinders the development of crucial research-writing skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe successful strategies for teaching undergraduate nursing students to write and submit research manuscripts.
• To address the gap in research experience for nursing students.
• To facilitate the integration of research into undergraduate nursing curricula.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a structured curriculum focused on manuscript preparation.
• Guidance on developing original, theory-based research projects suitable for undergraduates.
• Instruction on the process of manuscript submission for publication.

Main Results:

• Students successfully learned to conceptualize, write, and prepare original research manuscripts.
• The strategies effectively overcame typical time and work constraints faced by students.
• Positive student engagement and skill development in scientific writing were observed.

Conclusions:

• Teaching undergraduate nursing students to write and submit research manuscripts is feasible and beneficial.
• This pedagogical approach enhances research competency and prepares students for scholarly activities.
• Integrating research writing into nursing education is vital for developing future nurse scientists.