Writing Journal Articles

MikeyJ, RN · May 17, 2008

I have never written a journal article, however, I just finished a nursing research class. From what I understand, each journal will have their own criteria and requirements for a journal article to be published. Some are incredibly selective and incredibly competitive. Some only publish research articles from established professionals with credentials to back them up.

But there are other journals that will publish articles from "amateur" researchers. I think the best way to find out is to contact the specific journal you are wanting to publish in and find out what type of requirements they require to publish an article.

And the process usually consists of you sending a copy of the research piece, them reviewing it and sending it back and asking for changes. Some require peer reviews. My professor told me it took her almost 2 years to get a research article published in a journal -- however, it was a "prestigious" journal.

RN1989 · May 17, 2008

Several of the journals have contact info to obtain the rules and suggestions for articles. Take a look at the fine print stuff.

medicrnohio, RN · May 18, 2008

Thank you to all who replied.

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