Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare (eBook, PDF)

Getting it Right
Redaktion: Holland, Karen; Watson, Roger

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare helps readers develop the skills necessary for publishing in professional journals, presenting conference papers, authoring books, research reports, and literature reviews, and more. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of writing for publication, including good practice in reviewing, the editorial process, ethical aspects of publishing, and the rules that govern academic writing, publishing, and dissemination. Assuming no prior expertise in the subject, the text uses an accessible, step-by-step approach that incorporates a wealth of real-life examples, hands-on activities, and valuable tips throughout. The second edition reflects the latest developments, guidelines, and practices both in academic publishing and in research assessment and dissemination. New and updated material covers the increasing use of social media to disseminate published work, post-publication scrutiny, contemporary issues surrounding predatory or unethical publishers, and new requirements for research registration and submission data. Edited by leading experts in the field, this practical 'how to' guide: * Describes the basics of writing for publication and how to get started * Includes numerous examples illustrating the practical ways abstracts, papers, book reviews, and other publications are written and disseminated * Discusses current issues and developments, such as the impact of major ethics organisations on publishing worldwide and the rise of online journals, blogging, and podcasting * Features contributions by internationally recognised academics and practitioners * Explains how to turn research reports and other assignments into publishable works The definitive introduction to the subject, Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare is a must-have for all nurses and healthcare professionals, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in nursing and healthcare programs who are required to write for publication.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. März 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119583608
• Artikelnr.: 61368389

Autorenporträt

Karen Holland is the Founding Editor of Nurse Education in Practice journal and Subject Chair for Nursing & Health Professions on the Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board (CSAB), Elsevier. She is a Senior Lecturer (Honorary) in the School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Salford, UK. Roger Watson is Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, Hull, UK. He is a Registered Nurse and Editor-in-Chief of Nurse Education in Practice. Professor Watson was the Founding Chair of the Lancet Commission on Nursing, a founding member of the Global Advisory Group for the Future of Nursing, and is the current Vice President of the National Conference of University Professors (NCUP).

Inhaltsangabe

List of contributors ix

Foreword x

Preface xii

Acknowledgements xiv

1 Introduction: The Book, Its Philosophy and Its Focus 1
Karen Holland, and Roger Watson

Introduction 1

Why publish what we write? 2

What are perceived barriers to successful writing? 3

How can we succeed? 4

Summary 5

References 6

Internet resources 6

2 The Basics of Writing for Publication and the Steps to Success: Getting Started 7
Roger Watson

Introduction 7

Barriers to writing 7

Learning about the publishing process 9

Getting started 9

The 'four rules' of writing 10

How to fill a blank page 13

The process of publishing 18

What happens next? 21

References 21

Internet resources 22

3 Writing a Conference Abstract and Paper for Presentation 23
Jan Draper

Introduction 23

Section 1: How to write a conference abstract 23

Section 2: How to prepare for a conference presentation and paper 34

Conclusion 43

References 43

4 Writing for Publication: Blogs and Other Forms of Social Media 44
Roger Watson

Introduction 44

Writing for publication: the blog 45

Wikipedia(r) 54

Tracking your influence on social media* 57

Conclusion 60

References 60

Internet resources 61

5 Writing for Publication: The Journal Article 62
Roger Watson

Introduction 62

What message and to whom? 62

Targeting a journal 65

Read the guidelines 66

Section 1: Reading the guidelines 67

Section 2: Writing and organising the article 70

Section 3: Writing the paper 86

Better writing 91

Submitting your manuscript 96

Conclusion 96

References 97

Internet resources 97

6 Writing for Publication: The Book 98
Karen Holland

Introduction 98

Why write a book? 98

Getting started 99

Contacting a publisher 100

Writing a book proposal 101

Writing on your own: key issues to consider 103

Writing with others: key issues to consider 103

The process of writing a book: key issues to consider 104

Tips for successful management of writing a book 104

Tips for being a book editor and author 107

What comes next? 108

Summary 109

References 109

Internet resources 110

7 Writing for Publication: Reporting your Literature Review 111
Helen Aveyard and Caroline Bradbury-Jones

Introduction 111

What is a literature review? 111

Rationale for this chapter 113

Conclusion 119

References 120

Internet resources 121

8 Writing for Publication: Turning Assignments into Publishable Works 122
Mark Hayter

Introduction 122

Get advice on writing up your work for publication 123

Role of supervisors/authorship 123

What type of publication? 124

Editing research dissertations and theses for publication 130

Conclusion 142

References 143

Internet resources 143

9 The Editorial Process 144
Roger Watson

Introduction 144

Who are editors? 144

What is editing about? 145

Who else is involved? 146

What do editors look for in an article? 148

Editorial boards 150

What happens to your manuscript? 152

Digital obj