The article emphasizes the necessity of obtaining an Open Researcher and Contributor identification number (ORCiD) for researchers and their co-authors. As publishers increasingly require ORCiDs for all authors, it highlights the importance of persistent identifiers in ensuring proper recognition and tracking of contributions, especially for community advisory board members.
Author: Leslie H. Nicoll
Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN has more than 50 years experience as a nurse, researcher, author, and editor. She is the Editor Emeritus for CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing and the current Editor of Visions: Science of Rogerian Nursing Scholarship. She is the Founder and President of Maine Desk, LLC. Writer's Camp is a business venture of Maine Desk and an exciting resource for excellence in writing, editing, and publishing.
Using a Template Article: Why It Works
Leslie H. Nicoll emphasizes the importance of using a template article as a starting point for writing a manuscript. This framework helps alleviate the anxiety of facing a blank page by providing structure, proper formatting, and alignment with the target journal. Successful examples illustrate how template articles guide manuscript development effectively.
Rejection, Resilience, and the Risk of Saying Yes
Lisa Kelly, a nurse researcher, discusses the emotional impact of rejection in nursing scholarship. Emphasizing that rejection is part of the academic journey, she encourages resilience and self-affirmation. Kelly highlights the significance of nurturing one's voice and confronting self-doubt, urging fellow scholars to persist and embrace their unique contributions to nursing literature.
Journal Due Diligence Part III: Journal Finders
By Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN Writer’s Camp Director An evaluation of journal finders suggests that their utility is limited. Journal due diligence (JDD), as I have described it,1,2 is a manual process. You need to do the work of looking for potential journals, visiting their websites, searching for information, writing it down, … Continue reading Journal Due Diligence Part III: Journal Finders
Writer’s Camp Bugle #7
Our first CAMPOREE was held this morning and was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended. I recorded the session and it is posted on The Writer's CAMPOREE page. If you were not able to attend, or if you want a refresher, hop on over to the Writer's Camp Theater and watch the show! … Continue reading Writer’s Camp Bugle #7
Writer’s Camp Bugle #6
The ICN Congress in Helsinki announced a new global Definition of Nursing and the Nurse, which aims to enhance the profession's visibility and value. This inclusive definition, developed over a year with global input, emphasizes nursing's leadership in health, affirming its science-based and people-centered nature. It serves as a crucial framework for the future of nursing.
Writer’s Camp Bugle #5
The post shares updates on Writer's Camp, emphasizing the program's value for junior faculty. It announces the search for a new Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Nursing Administration and details the upcoming Writer's CAMPOREE event. Additionally, it discusses the pause in the Manuscript Success series due to vacation plans and highlights contributions to the camp's upcoming journal issue.
Journal Due Diligence Part II: Special Considerations
Leslie H. Nicoll emphasizes the importance of thorough journal evaluation for manuscript submission. She warns against predatory journals, discusses various publishing models (traditional, hybrid, open access), and clarifies that societal membership doesn't guarantee expedited review. Additionally, she addresses misconceptions regarding journal impact factor and citation styles, suggesting they should not hinder journal selection.
The Writable Moment
Jayne Jennings Dunlap emphasizes the importance of seizing "writable moments" in writing, especially for busy nurses. By sharing personal examples, she illustrates how immediate inspiration can lead to impactful writing. She encourages embracing spontaneity and progress over perfection in writing, suggesting practical strategies to capture ideas promptly to enhance professional engagement.
Manuscript Success: Journal Due Diligence
The process of Journal Due Diligence (JDD) is essential for selecting the best journal for manuscript submission. Authors should carefully evaluate journals based on fit, audience, and previous publications. By creating a shortlist of three journals and thoroughly researching them, authors can increase their chances of acceptance and streamline the submission process.
The Writer’s Camp Bugle #4
This opportunity just came across my desk. The funding is modest but every little bit helps. Leslie, Camp Director The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every … Continue reading The Writer’s Camp Bugle #4
The Grammar Camp Counselor: Using Which or That—That is the Question
The article explores the grammatical distinction between "which" and "that," emphasizing their roles in restrictive and non-restrictive clauses. It discusses the use of commas as indicators for these clauses, highlights differences in definitions from various sources, and offers practical writing advice for improving clarity and correctness in sentence construction.