[Excerpt and supplemental materials for] A Nurse's step-by-step guide to publishing a dissertation or DNP project

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Chapter 6: Publication primer

Abstract

This item record pertains to materials from A Nurse's Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing a Dissertation or DNP Project, which are provided free of charge by the publisher.

About this book: As a newly minted PhD or DNP, you’ve completed your dissertation or scholarly project. Congratulations!

Wondering whether or how to publish? Confused about the publication process? Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. A Nurse’s Step-By-Step Guide to Publishing a Dissertation or DNP Project is a concise guide to preparing and polishing your work for publication.

In a straightforward, conversational tone, author Karen Roush offers encouragement as well as information on everything from honing essential writing skills to choosing a publisher to submitting your manuscript—and all the steps in between. This book will help you navigate the world of scholarly publishing with less frustration—and more confidence—on the way to disseminating your research and knowledge.

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Description

This item record contains the following file attachments: Chapter 6; a Submission Checklist Handout; Top 10 Tips for Getting Published Infographic; Author Bio; the Introduction; the Table of Contents and Index; and the Afterword

Authors

Karen Roush

Author Details

Karen Roush, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, is founder of The Scholar’s Voice, which works to strengthen the voice of nursing through writing mentorship for nurses. A previous Editorial Director and Clinical Managing Editor for American Journal of Nursing, Roush has authored numerous consumer healthcare books, nursing articles in peer-reviewed journals, essays, and poems. She is adjunct faculty at Pace University and The Graduate Center for The City University of New York.

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Non-member

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Book Chapter

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

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Keywords:

Publishing a Dissertation, Writing for Scholarly Publication, Editing and Revising, Manuscript Submission, Open Access and Predatory Nursing Journals, Ethical Considerations, Literature Review and Data Collection, Peer Reviews

Recommended Citation

Roush, Karen, "[Excerpt and supplemental materials for] A Nurse's step-by-step guide to publishing a dissertation or DNP project" (2019). Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts. 38.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/book_excerpts/38

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Sigma Theta Tau International

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None: Professionally Edited Material

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2019

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