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CNUR 465/466: Topics in Nursing Research

This guide supports the CNUR 465 and CNUR 466 courses at PennWest University.

Writing for Publication

Need help learning how to write for publication? Check out this open online course from the University of Utah: Writing for Professional Journals. This course addresses the following and will help learners:

  1. Describe the key steps in planning and writing a manuscript
  2. Analyze the steps in the process of writing and publishing in professional journals
  3. Engage in a topic of interest that has potential for publication
  4. Implement strategies to increase chances of acceptance of a manuscript for publication
  5. Describe how to respond to an editor's decision about the manuscript
  6. Express a positive attitude toward publishing in professional journals

Dissemination of Research

A dissemination plan can help you effectively share your research. When creating your dissemination plan, consider the following:

  • Goal - What are the goals and objectives of this dissemination effort? What impact do you hope to have?
  • Audience - Who is most affected by this research? Who would be interested in learning about your findings? 
  • Medium - What is the most effective way to reach your audience? 
  • Execution - When should each aspect of the dissemination plan occur? Who will be responsible for dissemination activities?

 

Some key characteristics of an effective dissemination plan include:

  • Orient toward the needs of the audience, using appropriate language and information levels.
  • Include various dissemination methods: written text with illustrations, graphs, and figures; electronic or web-based; oral presentations at conferences.
  • Leverage existing resources, relationships, and networks fully.

 

Different strategies and methods to include in your dissemination plan include the following: media coverage, press release, research summary document, flyers, posters, brochures, research briefs, policy briefs, newsletters, community agency publications, websites, listservs, local events, seminars, conferences, community meetings, and thank you letters to participants.

 

Adapted from "Strategies for Disseminating Research Findings," Yale Center for Clinical Investigation

For additional information on how to disseminate your research:

Directories for Nursing Journals

The following directories for nursing journals can help you locate places to publish your nursing research: