How to strengthen your writing with inclusive, bias-free language
Many factors go into an effective article, from an enticing introduction to compelling visuals and a powerful conclusion. But one factor sometimes…
The Writing Mind
AI takeaways from writing conference
On March 9, I attended a virtual conference hosted by the Delaware Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association. I wanted to…
Tips for successful interprofessional collaborative writing: Part 2
As noted in Part 1 of this two-part series, interprofessional collaboration is a cornerstone of quality healthcare delivery, so it makes sense…
Tips for successful interprofessional collaborative writing: Part 1
Interprofessional collaboration is a cornerstone of quality healthcare delivery, so it makes sense that writing produced by interprofessional teams can have a…
Proofreading: A quality-improvement tool to ensure accuracy
As nurses, we routinely use quality-improvement tools such as the plan-do-check-act cycle to refine our practice to benefit patients. Proofreading is a…
Writing out of order: A strategy to improve quality and efficiency
Many of us learned the classic IMRAD approach to writing up a research study. As a refresher, it consists of the following:…
Don’t be a victim of predatory journals, what to do if you become one
I’ve written about the problem of predatory journals before, but it remains a persistent issue for authors. First-time authors are particularly vulnerable…
Common questions about writing accountability partners
Given our busy lives, it can be challenging to hold ourselves accountable for our goals—including writing for publication. That’s where a writing…
2023 update to ICMJE recommendations
In May the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) updated its “Recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly…
Summing up your article in one statement: A powerful writing tool
It can be hard for new (and even experienced) writers to narrow a topic for an article from a broad focus down…
Use keywords to help readers find your work
Many journals ask authors to submit keywords (single words or phrases) as part of manuscript submission. At this stage, you’ve been working…
Grab Readers’ Attention With Graphical Abstracts
It’s stating the obvious that nurses are very busy, but it’s worth considering the impact of that busyness on authors who want…
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