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

Module 10 Slides

Journal Writing Style (14:28 min)

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

Submitting Your Final Draft (1:45 min)

Activities

Activity Log Workbook
- Reviewer Worksheet: Self Evaluation (Page 13)
  - Use the appropriate Reviewer Worksheet and self-evaluate your manuscript.
    - Research
    - Non Research
- 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.