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Ten steps to getting your paper published in a professional journal
Patric Devitt1, Jayne Hardicre, Jane Coad
1Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, School of Nursing, University of Bristol.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|May 17, 2007
Summary
Nurses are increasingly expected to publish their work in professional journals. This article demystifies the process by offering ten practical steps for successful academic publishing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Scholarly Communication
- Academic Publishing
Background:
- Growing expectation for nurses in clinical practice, education, and research to engage in scholarly publishing.
- Perceived complexity and lack of clear guidance surrounding the publication process for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a straightforward guide for nurses aiming to publish in professional journals.
- To demystify the academic publishing process and offer actionable steps.
Main Methods:
- A commentary outlining a ten-step approach to scientific publication.
- Focus on practical advice for manuscript preparation and submission.
Main Results:
- A structured, ten-step framework designed to facilitate journal publication for nurses.
- Identification of key stages in the publishing journey.
Conclusions:
- The article aims to empower nurses by providing a clear roadmap for publishing.
- Successful publication is achievable through a systematic and informed approach.
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