Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping academic publishing by streamlining workflows, enhancing peer review processes, and offering significant administrative relief. While AI cannot replace human judgment, it assists in tasks like plagiarism detection. Ethical challenges regarding authorship are prominent, emphasizing the need for transparency and responsibility. Embracing AI is essential for scholars' development.
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Wordcraft at Camp: Use vs. Utilize
Julee Briscoe Waldrop advises writers on the distinction between "use" and "utilize." "Use" refers to employing something for its intended purpose, while "utilize" signifies a novel or improvised application. Writers are encouraged to prefer "use" for clarity, as "utilize" can appear overly formal and unnecessary.
Manuscript Success: Writing the First Draft
Leslie H. Nicoll emphasizes the importance of preparation for successful manuscript writing. Key steps include selecting a journal, preparing guidelines, and creating a Manuscript Math Outline. Writers should establish their environment, select optimal writing times, and utilize short writing periods effectively. Finally, editing and feedback enhance the drafting process for successful publication.
Knowledge Session #5: Writing Effective, Timely, and Thought-Provoking Editorials
INANE Conference: Tuesday PM 8/5/25 Speakers: Rita Pickler, PhD, RN, FAAN: editor of Nursing Research and professor at The Ohio State University. Former editor of the Research Department for the Journal of Pediatric Health Care and the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Abstract: Editorials help editors distinguish their journals from other journals. An editorial speaks to … Continue reading Knowledge Session #5: Writing Effective, Timely, and Thought-Provoking Editorials
Keynote #2: Let’s Make Science User Friendly – Mike Morrison, PhD
INANE Conference: Tuesday AM 8/5/25 Speaker: Mike Morrison, PhD Abstract: Scientists are taught that scientific articles must look like two columns of tiny font, written in a formal tone, with cluttered, static graphs. And that scientific posters must be 4-foot walls of text that mirror the article. And that our presentations must all use the … Continue reading Keynote #2: Let’s Make Science User Friendly – Mike Morrison, PhD
Wrestling with the Muse: The Journey of Learning to Write
Marsha Fowler shares seven essential lessons from her writing journey, emphasizing the importance of writing on topics of passion and understanding personal writing rhythms. She advocates for recognizing one's unique process, whether bolus or steady drip, and rethinking experiences often labeled as writer’s block, viewing them instead as necessary periods of mental preparation.
Template Article Analysis: How To Do It
Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, outlines a structured approach to effectively analyze a template article as part of the Manuscript Success Process. Key steps include counting paragraphs, identifying heading levels, and adding paragraphs to sections. This method allows for a clearer understanding of the article's structure and is crucial for organizing one's own writing.
Writer’s Camp Care Package: The “Cs” of Scholarship
In the early 1990s, a template outlining the “Cs” of good scholarship was created for PhD students, evolving from 13 to 16 key traits. These contrasting characteristics promote a comprehensive understanding of scholarship. The concepts emphasize diverse perspectives, substantial content, and the importance of originality, credibility, and ethics in scholarly work.
Writing and the Art of Doodling
By Marie Gill, PhD, MSN, MS, RN Writer's Camp Counselor I am a doodler. Are you? Look at the illustration that accompanies this article. It is the outline that I scribbled when I was getting started. Yes, I am doodler. Are you? I think I am in good company with Queen Victoria, Josephine Baker, and … Continue reading Writing and the Art of Doodling
An Essential Resource for Authors: Reporting Guidelines
Reporting guidelines are essential checklists for authors that enhance research transparency and completeness. They ensure studies are accurately reported, minimizing bias and improving reproducibility. Familiarity with guidelines is crucial for nursing authors, as these resources help in planning and documenting research effectively before manuscript submission, ultimately improving reporting quality.
The Transformative Impact of Generative AI on Academic Writing
By Roger Watson, BSc PhD FRCP Edin FAAN Writer's Camp Counselor Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an inescapable fact of life. This is not because it exists – people have been working on it and with it for decades – but because it is now so widely and easily available. Until the middle of 2022 … Continue reading The Transformative Impact of Generative AI on Academic Writing
Becoming a Ruthless Editor Revisited
Leslie H. Nicoll, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN Writer's Camp Director I wrote the first version of this article back in 2015, and it has turned into one of the most popular things I have ever written. I pulled it out to review and all the advice still stands. I have edited it slightly to update … Continue reading Becoming a Ruthless Editor Revisited