Previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcarehelps readers develop the skills necessaryforpublishingin professional journals, presentingconference papers,authoringbooks, research reports, andliterature reviews,and more.This comprehensive resourcecovers all aspects of writing for publication, including good practice in reviewing, the editorial process, ethical aspects of publishing, and the rules that govern academic writing, publishing, and dissemination.Assuming noprior expertise in the subject, thetextusesan accessible,step-by-step approachthat incorporates a wealth of real-lifeexamples,hands-onactivities,andvaluabletips throughout. The second edition reflects the latest developments,guidelines, and practicesboth inacademic publishingand inresearch assessmentanddissemination. New and updated materialcovers the increasing use of social media to disseminate published work, post-publicationscrutiny, contemporary issues surrounding predatory or unethical publishers, and new requirements for research registration and submission data.Editedbyleadingexperts in the field, this practical`howto'guide: Describesthebasics of writing for publication and howto getstarted Includesnumerous examples illustrating the practical ways abstracts, papers, book reviews,and other publicationsarewritten and disseminated Discusses current issues and developments, such asthe impact of major ethicsorganisationson publishing worldwideand the rise of online journals, blogging, and podcasting Featurescontributions by internationallyrecognisedacademics and practitioners Explains how to turn research reports and other assignments into publishable works The definitive introduction to the subject,Writing for Publication in Nursing and Healthcareisa must-havefor all nursesandhealthcare professionals, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in nursing and healthcare programswho are required to write for publication.

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