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Doug ElliottDoug Elliott
Professor, Critical CareProfessor, Critical Care NursingNursing
The final step: The final step:
Presentation and publicationPresentation and publication
Research Workshop:
‘Conducting research in a clinical setting’
Academic Writing
• HREC proposals
• Grant applications
• Abstract / conference presentation
• Refereed journal article
• Book chapter
Abstract writing
• Plan ahead
• Follow conference guidelines
• Word limit
• Structure
• Write to ‘grab’ reviewers’ attention
• Write as a complete stand-alone paper
• Include results & discussion
• Use a ‘critical friend’ to review
Principles of presenting
• Preparation• Know your material• Rehearse / timing
• Components• Introduction• Body• Conclusion
• Presentation dynamics• AV aids
Presentation dynamics
• Exhibit enthusiasm, confidence & knowledge
• Positive use of voice, gestures & eye contact
• Keep to time
• Encourage active participation
• Use questions to elaborate
So you want to write a journal article?
Are you:
• motivated for a long-term project?
• tenacious?
Do you believe you have something important to say?
Sole or joint authorship?
Publication ‘pipeline’
In press
revision
Under review
For submission
In preparation
Writing for Nursing Journals
Three stages of Writing:
1. Preparing and Focussing
2. Writing and Submitting
3. Responding to Reviewer Feedback and
Re-Submitting
Preparing and Focussing
Peer-reviewing
• Selecting journals to be a peer-reviewer
• Enhancing reviewing skills improves writing
skills … exposure to:
• other writers
• manuscripts in areas of interest
• editors / journals & publishing process
Preparing and Focussing Selecting a Topic
• Identify a question or topic of interest
• Keywords?
• Is there a gap in the literature?
• What activities could translate to an
article?
Preparing and Focussing
Selecting a writing team
• Individual?
• Team?
• Work colleague(s)
• Professional colleague(s)
• Student
• Multi-disciplinary?
Preparing and Focussing
Selecting a Style of Paper
• Review paper (narrative; systematic)
• Research paper
• Scholarly paper
• Clinical report
Preparing and Focussing
Selecting a Journal
• Match manuscript topic, approach & target
audience to journal
• Ask colleagues
• Review scope and focus of Journal (s):
• Review previous issues
• Style / type of papers published
• Consider writing to the Editor to test interest
Writing and Submitting Structuring the workStructuring the work
Consider:
• Content
• Format
• structure, sections, flow
• reference format / author orientation
• Timelines
• Delegation of tasks / sections
Writing and Submitting Developing the workDeveloping the work
• Title – concise, descriptive, reflective• Draft an outline of the paper for direction• Attract and maintain reader’s attention
• State purpose early• Comprehensive, concise background• Simple sentence structure• Content linkages between sentences and between
paragraphs• Maintain original intent throughout the paper• Abstract – self-contained, key words
Preparing and Focussing Author Orientation
Allocating author prominence (style) is influenced by:
• the conventions of the discipline
• the conventions of the reference style
• the degree of importance attached to the author (“guru”)
• for variety in writing
• ‘strong’, ‘weak’, ‘no’ orientation
Writing and Submitting Refining the workRefining the work
• Progressive refinement through multiple
drafts
• Self-edit
• Use a ‘critical friend’ to improve quality
• Use a ‘publication syndicate’ review
• Aim for ‘clarity and eloquence’
Writing and SubmittingSubmittingSubmitting
Ensure all journal requirements are followed:
• format for submission
• assignment of copyright
• number of copies
• electronic versions
Writing and SubmittingWaiting for Feedback
• Journal may send an acknowledgement of
receipt
• Check for stated timeframes for review
• Follow-up with the Editor after that period
• Start another writing project!
Responding and Re-submitting
Accepting comments
• Reviewer comments relate to the paper,
not you as a person ...
… (attempt) to be dispassionate
• You are almost there –
DO NOT GIVE UP!
Responding and Re-submitting
Reacting
• Respond to each issue …
• either defend your position
• or modify the text to comply
• Follow Editor’s instructions
• Re-submit in a timely fashion
• Final acceptance / reviewing proofs?
Publication!
• In-print
• Enjoy the moment
• you’ll want to do it again
Good Luck!