Peggy Chinn will not be able to join us in person at INANE 2025, but she will be with us in spirit! She made a short video to welcome everyone to the conference!
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.
The ABC’s of Attribution: Considerations For Why, What, and How to Cite Sources
Michelle DeCoux Hampton emphasizes the importance of accurate citation in academic writing. She discusses personal experiences with citation errors and their impact on research credibility. The article outlines the reasons for citation, differentiates between primary and secondary sources, and offers tips for effective paraphrasing, reinforcing the need for academic integrity.
Live Reporting from INANE!
Hello Campers! I am excited to announce that we will have live reporting from the INANE conference coming up in just a few weeks. Our reporter is Melissa Ann DuBois, a doctoral student at the Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing, UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts. Stay tuned--Melissa will be introducing herself in … Continue reading Live Reporting from INANE!
When References Are Fabricated: A Quiet Warning from the Reference List
Parveen Ali emphasizes the critical importance of accurate referencing in academic work, sharing personal experiences that highlight its role in maintaining integrity. With the rise of AI tools generating fabricated references, she urges authors, editors, and educators to prioritize citation accuracy to uphold trust in academic scholarship and to prevent compromising ethical standards.
Why You, and They, Need an ORCiD
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.
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
CAMPOREE Theater Old
December CAMPOREE: Applying to the AAN Our sixth CAMPOREE, "Successfully Applying to the American Academy of Nursing," was held on December 12th. Our guest speakers were Patricia Yoder-Wise, Maria Shirey, and Karren Kowalski. Please enjoy this video and when you are done, take a minute to complete the evaluation. Past CAMPOREE (November 2025) November CAMPOREE: … Continue reading CAMPOREE Theater Old
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.