Module 10: Writing the First Draft and Submitting to the Editor

  Writing the First Draft and Submitting to the Editor

Objectives

In this module learners will

  • differentiate journal style writing from term paper style writing,
  • use the reference style required by the journal,
  • finalize tables and/or figures that will be used in the manuscript,
  • employ good writing techniques for journal articles; and
  • submit the manuscript to the targeted journal.

Lectures

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Journal Writing Style (14:28 min)

 

Reviewing and Revising: Creating the Final Draft (1:30 min)

 

Submitting Your Final Draft (1:45 min)

Activities

  • Download Activity Log Workbook
    • Reviewer Worksheet: Self Evaluation (Page 13)
    • Reviewer Worksheet: Target Audience (Page 13)
      • Give your manuscript and the appropriate Reviewer Worksheet linked above to a person that represents your target audience and ask him/her to complete the form.
    • Reviewer Worksheet: Experienced Author (Page 13)
      • Give your manuscript and the appropriate Reviewer Worksheet linked above to an experienced author and ask him/her to complete the form.
    • Submit Your Manuscript (Page 14)
      • Revise your manuscript based on self-evaluation and feedback from others. Submit your manuscript to the targeted journal following all the directions in the author guidelines for manuscript preparation and submission.

Readings and Resources

Brooks-Brunn, J. (1998). How and when to reference. Nurse Author and Editor, 8(2)

Eoyang, T., Henderson, L., & Ward, T. (1999). Correcting pretentious pronouns. Nurse Author and Editor, 9(3), 1-3.

Fawcett, J. (2001). Writing, reviewing, and editing for other disciplines: Tips for retaining the nursing language. Nurse Author and Editor, 11(2), 1-3.

Fowler, J. (2010). Writing for professional publication. part 3: Following journal guidelines. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 19(19),1260.

Fowler, J. (2010). Writing for professional publication. part 4: Supporting your statements. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 19(21),1374.

Fowler, J. (2011). Writing for professional publication. part 5: Creating interest. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 20(1), 49.

Fowler, J. (2011). Writing for professional publication. part 6: Writing the abstract. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 20(2),120.

Fowler, J. (2011). Writing for professional publication. part 7: Structure and presentation. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 20(3),190.

Hegyvary, S.T. (2000). Standards of scholarly writing. Journal of Nursing Scholarship,32(2), 112.

Heinrich, K. (2002). Slant, style, and synthesis: 3 keys to a strong literature review. Nurse Author and Editor, 12(1), 1-3.

Hotter, A. (1998). Time-saving tips for preparing your manuscript: Strategies for acceptance on the first attempt. Nurse Author and Editor, 8(1), 1-3.

Johnson, S. (1999). Parallel format: Making life easier for the reader. Nurse Author and Editor, 9(4), 7-8.

Johnson, S. (2001). A memorable ending: Writing the summary or conclusion. Nurse Author and Editor, 11(4), 7-9.

Morton, P.G. (2013). Publishing in professional journals, part II: Writing the manuscript. AACN Advanced Critical Care, 24(4), 370-374.

Oermann, M. (1999). Extensive writing projects: Tips for completing them on time. Nurse Author and Editor, 9(1), 8-10.

Price, B. (2014). Writing a continuing professional development article for publication. Nurs Stand, 28(43): 51-8.

Robinson, R. & Rivers, D. (2003). Don’t send it yet! Getting your manuscript ready to submit. Nurse Author and Editor, 13(4), 1-4.

Ruth-Sahd, R. (2006). A diamond in the rough, to a polished gemstone ring. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 25(3), 113-120.

Smith, J.A. & Zsohar, H. (2008). Business writing tips for the new nurse manager. Nursing Management, 39(9), 53-57.

Swanson, E. (1999). Genderly speaking. Nurse Author and Editor, 9(2), 1-4.

Wollin, J.A.; Fairweather. C.T. (2007). Finding your voice: key elements to consider when writing for publication. British Journal of Nursing, 16, 22.