TY  - BOOK
AU  - Holland, Karen
AU  - Watson, Roger
TI  - Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare: Getting it Right
SN  - 9781118302453
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Hoboken
PB  - Wiley
N1  - Description based upon print version of record; Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1Introduction: The Book, ItsPhilosophy and Its Focus; Introduction; Why publish what we write?; What are perceived barriers to successful writing?; How can we succeed?; Summary; References; Further reading; Websites; Chapter 2 The Basics of Writing for Publication and the Steps to Success: Getting Started; Introduction; Barriers to writing; Lack of time; Lack of ability; Not understanding the publishing process; Getting started; The 'four rules' of writing; The process of publishingAims and scope of journal; Editors and editorial board; Impact factor; What increases impact factor?; What happens next?; References; Chapter 3 Writing a Conference Abstract and Paper; Introduction; Section 1: How to write an abstract; What are the features of a good abstract?; What are some of the common pitfalls?; Summary; Section 2: How to write a conference presentation; Preparing your paper; Delivery of the conference paper; Delivering your paper; Delivery style; Summary; References; Further reading; Chapter 4 Writing for Publication: The Book Review; IntroductionPersonal experience; What are the different types of media for review?; Does writing a review differ from other scholarly publications?; Why write book/media reviews?; Writing successful and effective book/media reviews; Tips for writing effective book/media reviews: avoiding the pitfalls; Dealing with Review Editors; Starting slow or ready to go?; Summary; References; Websites; Chapter 5 Writing for Publication: The Journal Article; Introduction; What message and to whom?; Targeting a journal; Read the guidelines; Section 1: Reading the guidelines; Section 2: Writing and organising the articleOrganising a manuscript; Section 3: Writing the paper; Where to start; Distribution of contents; Tables and figures; The reference list; Appendices; Better writing; Submitting your manuscript; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6 Writing for Publication: The Book; Introduction; Why write a book?; Getting started; Contacting a publisher; Writing a book proposal; Writing on your own: key issues to consider; Writing with others: key issues to consider; The process of writing a book: key issues to consider; Tips for successful management of writing a book; Tips for being a book editor and authorWhat comes next?; Summary; References; Websites; Chapter 7 Writing for Publication: The Essential Literature Review; Introduction; Decide the question/aims/objectives; Identify the search strategy; Identifying bias in the literature; Critically evaluating the literature; Assessing quality issues in randomised controlled clinical trials; Randomisation; Allocation concealment; Baseline comparability; Blinding; Intention-to-treat; Assessing quality issues in qualitative studies; Write the review; Conclusion; References; Further reading; Websites; Chapter 8 Writing for Publication: Turning Assignments into Publishable Works
N2  - Remote; [electronic resource]; Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcare is an invaluable guide to 'getting it right', focusing on all aspects of writing for publication. It will help the reader to develop skills in writing articles, book reviews and other forms of publications, and can also be used as an aide-mémoire for editors and journal or book reviewers. It explores: How to get startedHow to write various forms of publication including abstracts, papers, book reviews, journal articles and booksGood practice in reviewingThe editorial processEthical and legal aspects of publishing Offering guidance, tips, examples and activities, this practical how-to book written by experts in the field is essential reading for all nurses and healthcare professionals
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