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A Tablet-Based Curriculum-Based Measurement Protocol for Kindergarten Writing

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Writing for publication: The basics.

Linda Sweet¹, Sara Borrelli², Karen Matvienko-Sikar³

¹School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Western Health, St Albans, Victoria, Australia.

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This guide explains essential scientific writing skills for midwives preparing journal articles. It covers word choice, voice, structure, and editing to improve manuscript quality.

Keywords:

Grammar Midwifery Scientific writing Writing for publication

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Midwifery Science
Academic Publishing

Background:

Midwives possess writing skills from university but face challenges in journal article preparation.
Scientific writing for publication requires specific skills beyond academic writing.

Discussion:

Focuses on four core elements: precise word choice, active/passive voice, sentence/paragraph construction, and editing.
Provides examples of effective and ineffective scientific writing for clarity.
Addresses common manuscript issues encountered by editors.

Key Insights:

Careful word selection enhances scientific communication.
Appropriate use of active and passive voice improves manuscript clarity.
Structured sentences and paragraphs ensure logical flow and readability.

Outlook:

Aims to support midwives in scientific writing endeavors.
Offers guidance to overcome common manuscript review challenges.
Encourages midwives to contribute to scientific literature through publication.