Nurses Communication Advantage by Kathleen D. Pagana

Author:Kathleen D. Pagana [Pagana, Kathleen D.]
Format: epub
Publisher: Sigma Theta Tau International
Published: 2010-09-01T04:00:00+00:00

“Vigorous writing is concise.”

–William Strunk, Jr.

What is the best way to get helpful feedback from colleagues?

Don’t ask colleagues to critique your work until you’ve revised it several times. Asking colleagues to read a draft filled with typos and grammar errors is inappropriate. The readers will be too bogged down with errors to provide a good review.

Ask your colleagues to be objective and try to negotiate a deadline for the feedback. Ask them to critique such factors as content accuracy, organization, flow, and level of the intended audience (Pagana, 1989). Often colleagues can suggest an important reference that’s been overlooked. Use their feedback to revise the manuscript.

Revise. Revise. Revise. (Hemingway wrote the ending to A Farewell to Arms 39 times!)

Can you use copyrighted material in an article?

You need written permission to use copyrighted material; therefore, check the author guidelines or contact the editorial staff for copyright questions. If you want to use cartoons, you usually have to pay for them.

What should be included in a cover letter to the editor?

The cover letter should be well written and concise and should describe who you are and why you’re qualified to write the manuscript. Most journals require a statement confirming that the manuscript is original and has not been previously submitted or published. Including the author’s name, affiliation, and complete contact information is essential for follow-up (Oermann, 2002).

What is the best way to submit a manuscript?

The best way is to precisely follow the journal’s rules for submission. Most journals prefer articles be submitted via e-mail or online. Follow the directions and contact the editorial office if you have any questions. Make sure you receive a confirmation for receipt of your material.

How long does it take to get a decision about your manuscript?

Plan to wait about 2 to 6 months. Some journals’ author guidelines indicate how long it usually takes to review a manuscript. Resist calling the editor about the status of your manuscript unless an unusually long interval has elapsed (Plaisance, 2003).

Usually, outcomes of the review process include the following:

The manuscript is accepted as is.

The manuscript is accepted with minor revisions.

The manuscript is accepted with major revisions.

The manuscript is rejected.

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