Writing for Publication

If you’re involved with a research project, whether you need access to resources, training in searching evidence databases or appraising what you find, or just want somewhere quiet to work – the DBTH Library service can help.

 Below are links to a number of resources aimed at helping you get your work published in health journals.

Workshops you can sign up for:

Research Team skill mix – the importance of collaboration
Wednesday 20th March 2023; 10-12pm
Join us for an insightful webinar aimed at exploring the importance of collaboration between different professional healthcare roles in carrying out research. By attending, you will learn about the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare research and how it can lead to improved patient outcomes.  During this webinar, our expert speaker Dr Ali will share her experience and insights on the different perspectives and expertise that each role can bring to a research project and how to leverage this diversity to achieve better results. Presented in conjunction with Sarah Gardner, Clinical Evidence Specialist with DBTH Knowledge & Library Service.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/research-team-skill-mix-the-importance-of-collaboration-tickets-624238202267?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

AI & research – opportunities and challenges
Wednesday 17th April 2023; 10-12pm
Join us for an exciting webinar aimed at all health professionals, exploring the opportunities and challenges of AI in research. By attending this webinar, you will learn about the latest developments in AI and how it is transforming the landscape of healthcare research, care of Dr Parveen Ali, Professor of Nursing, and Sarah Gardner, Clinical Evidence Specialist with DBTH Knowledge & Library Service
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-research-opportunities-and-challenges-tickets-624240759917?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1

Please contact sarah.gardner11@nhs.net with any queries.

Workshops that have already happened:

The workshops may already have been and gone, but these videos of the sessions might still help you:

Systematic review – what it is, what it isn’t: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V2tGcH2qs0

Choosing a journal to publish in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0q3AYpw3TU

Understanding the Publication Process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4JpWncMVz8&t=2s

Turning Your Dissertation into an Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c141qED5tA

How to choose a journal to publish in: https://youtu.be/bjVBAdpHsMc

Converting your thesis into a paper: https://youtu.be/QfqT0VGyOeg

Writing smartly with reference management software: https://youtu.be/Y2MPhlIO6UU

Developing a research / review question (to include ethical approval process): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcUuwx9QPIE

Research proposal writing: https://youtu.be/xNokAVuB1BM

Who are you writing it for: Tips:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmno0A8lZNA

Understanding the Publication Process: What does a novice writer need to know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Tc_f-APPI

Peer review: What is it and how to handle it?
https://www.youtube.com/live/MrlWix0NAEM?feature=share

Writing for Publication – General guides

DBTH Library – Click here for books on writing skills held in our stock.

BMJ Best Practice – How to write and publish a paper

Nursing Times – Support for nurses in writing for publication

CAHPR’s Tips to Getting your paper published

Posters

We’ve collected a range of resources to help you create an eye catching & effective poster – find them here

Case Reports

Advice on writing up case reports are available from the links below:
How to write a clinical case report– Royal College of Physicians,
Tips for writing a case report for the novice author– Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 2013

Case Studies

CAHPR’s Tips to writing service improvement case studies
Organisations use service and quality improvement case studies to demonstrate real-life implementation of evidence and guidelines in health and social care, promote best practice, highlight actions that others can learn from, and celebrate excellence. These top tips will help you to write and share an award-winning case study.


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