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Strategies to Turn a Graduate School Paper Into a Publishable Journal Manuscript.
Patricia Gonce Morton1, John Nerges2
1Patricia Gonce Morton is Dean Emeritus, University of Utah College of Nursing, 961 North Twin Creek Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (trish.morton@utah.edu).
AACN Advanced Critical Care
|December 14, 2020
Summary
Graduate students can publish their school papers in professional journals by understanding the stylistic differences between academic papers and journal articles. This process enhances scholarly literature and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Graduate students produce extensive written work, including master's projects, doctoral dissertations, and Doctor of Nursing Practice papers.
- The content within these academic papers often holds significant value for professional dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of understanding the distinctions between graduate school papers and professional journal articles.
- To guide graduate students in revising their work for successful publication.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of stylistic requirements for academic papers versus journal articles.
- Identification of key differences relevant to publication.
Main Results:
- Graduate papers contain valuable information suitable for journal publication.
- Successful revision requires understanding specific stylistic and structural differences.
Conclusions:
- Educating graduate students on journal article style is crucial for publication.
- Publication of graduate research contributes to nursing literature and improves patient care outcomes.
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