22. Writing for publication is not as hard as you think!- how to get your research published (228)
John Costello, Lecturer in Nursing, Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
John.Costello@manchester.ac.uk
Abstract:
An important part of the research process involves dissemination of findings. Much nursing research never gets into print and many nurse researchers fail to share their findings and contribute to the wider body of nursing knowledge (National Institute of Nursing Research 2004). A major reason for this is that many novice researchers are often daunted by the prospect of writing their first academic paper. This is often due to unfamiliarity with the writing process and lack of understanding about what is involved. The aim of this poster is to inspire novice researchers to develop the necessary self confidence to share their research findings by outlining a step by step guide to writing a paper for journal publication. The poster will describe the stages involved in developing a paper for publication. Step One: What to write? organising your thoughts and ideas. Step Two: Who am I writing it for? considering your audience. Step Three: How do I go about choosing the right journal? Step Four: Identifying the purpose of your intended paper - the take home message? Step Five: Structure is everything- formatting your ideas The research process - a logical progression of ideas. Reporting your research involves articulating the stages of the research process in a logical way focusing on why the research needed to be carried out, gaining ethical approval, the literature/ background to your work, the research design, data collection methods, making sense of data through analysis and clearly reporting your results / findings. It is also important to discuss the implications of your findings by answering the important so what question! The poster will summarise the main stages involved and include a list of the major nursing research journals focusing on the help and guidance they provide novice researchers considering publication.
Recommended reading list:
• National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) (2004) HTTP://ninr.nih.gov/ninr/research/diversity/mission.html:accessed June 2006
Source of Funding: Non UK
Amount in Funding: N/A
Biography:
I am a nurse researcher and lecturer in nursing. My main areas of teaching are cancer and palliative care. I have published extensively in journals and through book publications.