Writing and Publishing 101: How to determine publishable ideas
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Phyllis Shanley Hansell, Ed.D., R.N., F.A.A.N, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J. 07079 Following this session the participant will: • Determine the relative importance publishable ideas, • Understand steps to successful publication, • Understand effective use of professional critique of ideas, • Set priorities for publication, • Develop a plan for scholarly productivity, • Building an effective publication record. • Problem Statement, Attention to Relevant Literature, Theoretical Framework, Methodology Data Analysis Discussion of Results Conclusions and Implications Value of topic and Relative importance of manuscript, Probable reader interest in the topic, Priority of topic for publication, Importance of topic presented in the manuscript, Rank the manuscript for its value. Goal needs to be publication in peer reviewed journals, Journal are the number one scholarly priority, Aim for most prestigious journals, Book chapters not typically considered scholarly in nursing, Publication in university press not in commercial texts, Although book reviews and chapters a good place to begin. Begin with the submission of an abstract for presentation, Presented abstract may be published as part of conference proceedings, Sigma Theta Tau –Good place to begin along with local presentations, Once presented begin draft manuscript for publication, Motivation: The first General Step; 1. 2. 3. 4. Wait Begin early Work in brief segments Stop in timely fashion Imagination : The second Developmental category; Fluency: The Third Stage; Control: The Fourth Developmental Stage Resilience: The Final Developmental Category. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Wait; Begin Early; Work in brief sessions; Stop; Balance preliminaries with teaching; Supplant self defeating thinking; Manage busyness, rushing, emotions; Moderate attachments and emotions; Let others doe the work, even critics; Limit wasted effort, tolerate corrections. Accept as it (extremely rare); Accept with minor revisions; Accept with major revisions; Maybe accept with revisions; Reject Outright. Varies form journal to journal, Check specific guidelines and criteria for journal. Follow criteria to the letter, Seek informal critique from experienced professors who have a track record in peer reviewed publication. Begin by seeking advice from mentor, Guidelines are typically included in the journal, Aim for top tier highly selective journals, Research manuscripts to research journals, Research outcomes subsequent submission to clinical journal, Explore potential for secondary analyses, Further application of findings. Prior to submission seek review and critique from mentors who are experienced authors, Seek as much prior review as possible, Determine journal that best fits the type of manuscript, Submit the manuscript for review most journals are using an online submission process. Minimally two blind reviews by experts in the area of submission; Oftentimes three blind reviews; Oftentimes statistical reviewer; Editor receives the reviews and makes the final decision regarding publication; Process is highly objective and confidential. Carefully read the reviewers comments; Share comments with a trusted mentor; Address each comment; Subject to informal critique by mentor; Make revisions; Resubmit! Unacceptable at this specific outlet; Sometimes other suggestions from the editor will be forthcoming; Maybe outside the scope of the journal; Format, style and organizational issues. Reevaluate the manuscript for quality and importance; Contact editor for further guidance; Research may be flawed; Obtain guidance of accomplished mentor; See another outlet for publication. Inappropriate topic; Work unimportant for national audience; Purpose or problem not clearly specified; Literature review inadequate; Unclear design; Instrument reliability; Flawed statistical analyses; Invalid trivial conclusions; Discussion not related to findings; Flawed style such as APA. Vary with type of institution; Data based publications may tae 1-3 years to produce data; For tenure typically a minimum of three data based peer reviewed publications are expected; Clinical articles are in addition to this ; Manuscript development should be an ongoing process; Work collaboratively and in teams. Publication is part of the professorial role; Without publication there is not tenure or promotion; Scholarship is needed to advance the profession; Scholarship is critical to excellence in the classroom and clinical; It is our responsibility to advance the scholarship of the nursing profession. Publication can be intimidating; Seek an accomplished mentor; Work in collaborative teams with others; Seek to advance your passion; Focus on the present with an eye to the future; Make time for scholarship on a regular basis; Never stray from your focus; Become famous for your program of research.
