Module 7: Picking a Journal for the Article

  Picking a Journal for the Article

Objectives

In this module learners will

  • examine key elements to consider in selecting a journal,
  • compare and contrast open access journals with paid subscription journals, and
  • describe the major elements of the author guidelines for the targeted journal.

Lectures

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Selecting a Journal (8:54 min)

Open Access vs. Paid Journals (1:20 min)

Author Guidelines (2:14 min)

Activities

  • Download Activity Log Workbook
    • First and Second Choice Journals: (Page 8)
      • Review the list of journals in the journal directory on the International Academy of Nursing Editors website and select your first and second choice journals.
    • Author Guidelines: (Page 8)
  • Download Reflection Assignment
    • Print versus Online versus Open Access Journals: (Page 9)
      • What are the benefits to submitting to print, or online, or open access journals? Which one best fits the audience you want to address?

Readings and Resources

Baggs, J. G. (2006). Open access. (editorial). Research in Nursing & Health, 29, 1-2.

Baggs, J. G. (2010). Through the looking glass: Publishing in a journal in another language or another country. Research in Nursing & Health, 33, 85-86.

Broome, M. E. (2014). Open access publishing: A disruptive innovation. Nursing Outlook, 62(2), 69-71.

Fowler, J. (2011). Writing for professional publication. part 8: Targeting the right journal. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 20 (4), 254.

Henly, S. (2014). Finding the right journal to disseminate your research. Nursing Research, 63(6), 387.

Johnstone, M.J. (2007). Journal impact factors: Implications for the nursing profession. International Nursing Review, 54, 35-40.

Pollit, D. & Northam, S. (2011). Impact factors in nursing journals. Nursing Outlook, 59,18-28.