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Ten steps to convert your assignment into a journal article.
Patric Devitt1, Jane Coad, Jayne Hardicre
1School of Nursing, University of Salford.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|May 17, 2007
Summary
Many nursing assignments and dissertations are not published. This guide helps nurses transition their academic work into publishable journal articles, addressing a gap in author support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Publishing
Background:
- Nurses create numerous assignments and dissertations during undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
- There's a perceived ease of publication for student work, yet few assignments reach journals.
- A lack of guidance exists for transforming academic work into published articles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical guide for nurses seeking to publish their academic work.
- To bridge the gap between completing assignments and achieving journal publication.
- To address the identified dearth of literature on converting student work into scholarly articles.
Main Methods:
- Literature search to identify existing advice on academic-to-publication transitions.
- Analysis of common challenges faced by nurses in publishing academic work.
Main Results:
- Identified a significant lack of resources for nurses aiming to publish assignments.
- Outlined a structured approach to manuscript conversion.
- Highlighted key considerations for adapting academic work for journal submission.
Conclusions:
- Converting nursing assignments into publishable articles is feasible with appropriate guidance.
- This process can enhance the dissemination of nursing knowledge.
- Empowering nurses to publish contributes to the broader academic and clinical community.