Writing for Publication
Once you have concluded your research, the next step is publishing your findings. Writing for publication requires some specific skills. The eBooks below provide tips on how to do this successfully.
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Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses by ISBN: 9781945157219Publication Date: 2017Cynthia Saver removes the fear and confusion most nurses have about the writing and publishing process. -
How to Write Better Medical Papers by ISBN: 9783030029548Publication Date: 2019This book guides medical researchers through all stages of transforming their scientific data and ideas into a published paper. -
Writing for Publication in Nursing by ISBN: 9780826147011Publication Date: 2019This in-depth resource on writing for nurses--guides users through the entire process of writing evidence-based research papers and journal articles, disseminating clinical project findings and innovations, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
Publishing in Journals
Often, researchers want to publish their findings in journals. Here are some things you will want to consider when starting the process of looking to publish in a journal.
1. Choose a journal first. Read their guidelines for authors to learn the formatting and submission requirements. Best to conform your piece to their rules than try to rework afterwards.
2. Follow the Institutional Review Board guidelines if applicable.
3. Ask the library for help with sourcing appropriate journals.
Below are some sources that can help you with the journal publication process.
Choosing a Journal
Below are some sources that can help you with finding a journal in which to publish your article.
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Website - Elsevier® Journal FinderElsevier® Journal Finder helps you find journals that could be best suited for publishing your scientific article. Please also consult the journal’s Aims and Scope for further guidance. Ultimately, the Editor will decide on how well your article matches the journal.
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Website - JANE: Journal/Author Name EstimatorAllows the researcher to enter the title and/or abstract of their paper in the box and the search will compare the document to millions of documents in PubMed to find the best matching journals, authors or articles.
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Website - Sherpa RomeoSherpa Romeo is an online resource that aggregates and analyses publisher open access policies from around the world and provides summaries of publisher copyright and open access archiving policies on a journal-by-journal basis.
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Website - Think. Check. SubmitThink. Check. Submit. helps researchers identify trusted journals for their research. Through a range of tools and practical sources, this international, cross-sector initiative aims to educate researchers, promote integrity, and build trust in credible research and publications.
The following guide from the Association of College and Research Libraries gives some additional information on evaluating journal quality and may help you in choosing a journal in which to publish.
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Website - Association of College and Research Libraries Scholarly Communication Toolkit: Evaluating JournalsThis Association of College and Research Libraries provides a scholarly communication toolkit equipped with sources for scholarly publishing, research, copyright, data management, and more.
Copyright and Permissions
Another thing to think about while finding a journal to publish in is copyright and permissions.
Many journals require that the creator give over copyright to the journal. You will need to look at the information on publisher's website for information on how copyright is handled. Here are some of the major publisher’s author pages to assist you on finding copyright terms and other information about how your information will be handled:
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Website - Elsevier for AuthorsProvides tools, resources and services to help at each stage of the publication journey to enable researchers to research, write, publish, promote and track their articles.
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Website - Taylor and Francis Author ServicesProvides information about publishing in Taylor and Francis journals including finding a journal to publish in, publishing options, the process of submitting work to be published and promoting the work.
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Website - Sage: Resources for Journal AuthorsUse the journal author gateway to find information on why to publish in a SAGE journal, the manuscript submission process and SAGE’s publishing policies, as well as ideas to promote your published article.
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Website - Springer: Information for Journal Article AuthorsProvides resources and advice to succeed in submitting work and getting it published in a Springer journal including help in finding a journal to publish in, the submission process and information about open access.
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Website - Wiley: Author ServicesProvides information on finding a journal to publish in, preparing your manuscript, learning about open access and promoting you article.
Predatory Publishers
One thing to be aware of when looking for a journal to publish in is the fact that there some that are produced by predatory publishers.
“Predatory journals and publishers are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial and publication practices, a lack of transparency, and/or the use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices" (Grudniewicz et al., 2019, The definition section).
You will need to read the publisher's website carefully to determine if the journal has ethical publishing practices.
Other Options for Sharing Your Research
Creative Commons Licensing
Another avenue for sharing your research is to license it using one of the Creative Commons licenses. For information about Creative Commons licenses, see the link below.
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Website - Creative Commons: About the LicensesThe Creative Commons copyright licenses and tools forge a balance inside the traditional “all rights reserved” setting that copyright law creates. Our tools give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work.
References
Grudniewicz, A., Moher, D., Cobey, K. D., Bryson, G. L., Cukier, S., Allen, K., ... & Ciro, J. B. (2019). Predatory journals: No definition, no defence. Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-03759-y?sf225811500=1