See as an example, the NIHR guidelines for writing research reports:

http://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/information-for-authors

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways in which a research study may be disseminated?

For further guidance on writing an abstract see: 

http://www.academic-conferences.org/policies/abstract-guidelines-for-papers/

Happell, B. (2008) A no tears approach to writing an abstract for a conference presentation. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing 16(6): 447–452.

The following paper explores issues to consider when embarking on writing for publication:

Clark, A.M. and Thompson, D.R. (2012) Making good choices about publishing in the journal jungle. Journal of Advanced Nursing 68(11): 2373–2375.

For a comprehensive list of resources that are relevant for nurses and midwives see the link below. The resources include links to journal articles and video tutorials:

http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/research_and_innovation/kt/dissemination/publish

Jasmine and Charles from the class of 2016 are thinking about where they could publish their studies.

Jasmine’s study is exploring newly delivered mothers’ experiences of perineal discomfort. Charles’s study is exploring teenage girls’ experiences of anorexia.

Make a list of the journals Jasmine and Charles could consider for the publication of their studies. In addition to nursing and midwifery journals, identify potential journals which cover related subject areas.

Select two journals from your list. Ideally select contrasting journals for example:

• A high impact journal and a low, or no impact journal
• A nursing / midwifery journal and a journal covering a related subject area or discipline
• A UK and an international journal
• An Open Access and a non-Open Access journal

Compare and contrast the criteria for publication and the guidelines for authors for the two journals. List the similarities and the differences.

Which of the two journals would you recommend to Jasmine or Charles for publication?

Carl and Amy have to complete a 6,000 word literature review for their third year research module. The assignment has been launched and the submission date is in nine months’ time. Below is their course plan for the next nine months. Suggest a plan of work which will enable them to incrementally complete their assignment and submit on the required date.

Carl and Amy course plan