Writing for Publication in Nursing, Second Edition

Designated a Doody's Core Title!/span This edition of Writing for Publication in Nursing provides helpful tips for all levels of writing and is a comprehensive, solid reference for any nurse who plans to write for publication." --BookEnds Writing for publication is essential for disseminating nursing knowledge and this book will surely prepare budding authors and serve as a resource for experienced authors. It is a great reference for authors at all levels.Score: 100, 5 stars. --Doody's Writing and publishing a manuscript in the field of nursing is a long and often daunting process, but it can be simplified by understanding the ins and outs of developing a manuscript and submitting it for publication. This second edition is written specifically for nurses-for beginning and experienced authors, nurses writing articles about their practice, and nursing students at all levels to guide their preparation of papers for both courses and publication. This guide gives a clear description of the entire writing process, beginning with an idea, searching the nursing literature, preparing an outline, writing a draft and revising it, developing the final product, and finally, getting published. This edition also includes new content emphasizing the importance of disseminating information on evidence-based practice (EBP). Readers will learn how to write EBP papers, report research for use in practice, and disseminate the findings of clinical projects and innovations. Key features: Takes the reader through the process of writing, from making early writing decisions, generating ideas, identifying the audience, and more Serves as a reference for students at all levels of nursing education, research, and practice Includes tips for writing chapters, books, editorials, journal articles, and other forms of writing Details the submission, editorial review, and publication processes Includes a new chapter on guidelines for writing EBP papers, including integrative and systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and meta-synthesis