Module 10: 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.

Video 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)

To-do List:

Please download the Activity Log Workbook and Reflection Assignments if you haven't done so already.

Activity Log Workbook

Reviewer Worksheet: Self Evaluation (Page 13)

Use the appropriate Reviewer Worksheet and self-evaluate your manuscript. Worksheets can be found here [Research or Non Research].
Reviewer Worksheet: Target Audience (Page 13)

Give your manuscript and the appropriate Reviewer Worksheet to a person that represents your target audience and ask him/her to complete the form. Worksheets can be found here [Research or Non Research].
Reviewer Worksheet: Experienced Author (Page 13)

Give your manuscript and the appropriate Reviewer Worksheet to an experienced author and ask him/her to complete the form. Worksheets can be found here [Research or Non Research].
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:

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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
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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.
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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.