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Effectiveness of a reference accuracy strategy for peer-reviewed journal articles.
Kirsten E Speck1, Barbara St Pierre Schneider
1Author Affiliations: Research Technician (Ms Speck), Associate Professor (Dr St. Pierre Schneider), School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Reference errors are common in nursing journal articles. Implementing an internal copyeditor strategy significantly reduced reference inaccuracies in faculty publications, improving scholarly communication.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Peer-reviewed journal articles are crucial for academic success.
- A significant percentage (25-45%) of nursing journal articles contain reference list errors.
- Reference inaccuracies can undermine the credibility and dissemination of research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate an internal copyeditor strategy.
- To reduce reference list errors in faculty-authored nursing journal articles.
Main Methods:
- Development and application of a specialized internal copyediting process.
- Focus on meticulous checking of all reference list entries against source material.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated a notable reduction in reference inaccuracies.
- Improved the overall quality and reliability of published faculty work.
Conclusions:
- An internal copyeditor strategy is effective in enhancing reference accuracy.
- This approach supports scholarly integrity and efficient information dissemination in nursing.
- Investing in copyediting resources is beneficial for academic institutions.
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