The power of plain language summariesMany nurse authors aren’t familiar with the plain language summary (PLS), an easy way to expand the reach of their work. As…
Reducing publication rejectionNobody likes rejection, whether it’s by your lover, the organization you hoped to work for, or the journal where you submitted your…
Writing effective continuing education multiple-choice questionsContinuing education articles require readers to provide evidence of learning before they can receive credit. Different options exist, but the most common…
Updated ICMJE recommendations tackle predatory journals, author responsibilities, and moreThe International Committee of Medical Journal Editors—a working group of medical journal editors who meet annually to review the guidelines—updated its “Recommendations…
New tool for reporting evidence-based practice projectsI recently learned about an exciting new tool for those wanting to report their evidence-based practice (EBP) projects. Frequently, EBP teams delay…
Artificial intelligence as a writing tool: Cautions and limitationsArtificial intelligence (AI) has the capacity to be useful in our writing endeavors. For example, it can help in crafting content outlines,…
Artificial intelligence as a writing tool: The basicsI recently had the opportunity to speak about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in writing to attendees of The Ohio State…
How to strengthen your writing with inclusive, bias-free languageMany factors go into an effective article, from an enticing introduction to compelling visuals and a powerful conclusion. But one factor sometimes…
AI takeaways from writing conferenceOn March 9, I attended a virtual conference hosted by the Delaware Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association. I wanted to…
Tips for successful interprofessional collaborative writing: Part 2As noted in Part 1 of this two-part series, interprofessional collaboration is a cornerstone of quality healthcare delivery, so it makes sense…
Tips for successful interprofessional collaborative writing: Part 1Interprofessional collaboration is a cornerstone of quality healthcare delivery, so it makes sense that writing produced by interprofessional teams can have a…
Proofreading: A quality-improvement tool to ensure accuracyAs nurses, we routinely use quality-improvement tools such as the plan-do-check-act cycle to refine our practice to benefit patients. Proofreading is a…
Updated ICMJE recommendations tackle predatory journals, author responsibilities, and moreBy: Cynthia Saver, MS, RN
