Proofreading: A quality-improvement tool to ensure accuracy
As 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…
The Writing Mind
Writing out of order: A strategy to improve quality and efficiency
Many of us learned the classic IMRAD approach to writing up a research study. As a refresher, it consists of the following:…
Don’t be a victim of predatory journals, what to do if you become one
I’ve written about the problem of predatory journals before, but it remains a persistent issue for authors. First-time authors are particularly vulnerable…
Common questions about writing accountability partners
Given our busy lives, it can be challenging to hold ourselves accountable for our goals—including writing for publication. That’s where a writing…
2023 update to ICMJE recommendations
In May the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) updated its “Recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly…
Summing up your article in one statement: A powerful writing tool
It can be hard for new (and even experienced) writers to narrow a topic for an article from a broad focus down…
Use keywords to help readers find your work
Many journals ask authors to submit keywords (single words or phrases) as part of manuscript submission. At this stage, you’ve been working…
Grab Readers’ Attention With Graphical Abstracts
It’s stating the obvious that nurses are very busy, but it’s worth considering the impact of that busyness on authors who want…
Cultivating the writing habit
New Year’s is a popular time for resolutions—a time to start anew. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about writing for publication but are…
Peer review: A tool for career growth
It’s a huge understatement to say nurses are busy, so why should you add to your workload by becoming a peer reviewer?…
A guide for principled publishing
Nurse researchers receive much less funding from commercial companies than their physician colleagues, but those who do should be aware of a…
The value of checklists
Checklists have long been recognized as providing value to nurses and other clinicians engaging in patient care, with Atul Gawande touting their…
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