Moving in the right direction: first step in writing for publication in nursing

Rassool, G. Hussein

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692005000600017

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“…50 Academic authorities have proposed that writing a book review may be an excellent first publication experience for the novice writer. 4,5,12,14,19,30,31,59 For experienced book reviewers, however, it may be their altruistic commitment to scholarship and the honor of being asked to review a book that may motivate them.…”

Section: Stakeholders and Purpose Of The Book Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a first step, the reviewer should research the author's qualifications and previous contributions to the topic area to determine the author's authority. 4,5,9,13 If it is obvious the author is not sufficiently qualified, it may be appropriate to comment on this in the review. Before reading the book in depth, one should briefly skim the book to orient oneself to the organization, layout, and visual appeal.…”

Section: Appraising the Bookmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is important to judge the book by its aims and objectives and evaluate it from the perspective of the intended readership. 5,6,14,52 A key question to ask is whether the contents are appropriate for the readership level. 2,6,14,58 Book reviewers can error by judging a book by their own aims and objectives and by criticizing authors for something that was explained in the preface.…”

Section: Appraising the Bookmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…With the expectations of the many stakeholders in the book review process (readers, authors, journal editors, and publishers) mounted on the reviewer's shoulders, the production of a well balanced, engaging,The scholarly book review is considered by some to be a form of academic writing that serves to describe and critically evaluate the content, quality, meaning, and significance of a book. [3][4][5][6] A well constructed book review can provide a thoughtful perspective and will be appreciated by all; however, ". .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…2,5,6,[9][10][11][12][13][14] However, we were unable to find an evidence-based source to assist authors when writing a book review. Thus, we conducted a structured literature search and narrative review of the literature to equip the book reviewer with an evidence-based understanding of all aspects pertaining to the book review process.…”

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How to Write a Scholarly Book Review for Publication in a Peer-Reviewed Journal: A Review of the Literature

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Johnson

et al. 2010

Journal of Chiropractic Education

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Purpose: To describe and discuss the processes used to write scholarly book reviews for publication in peer-reviewed journals and to provide a recommended strategy and book appraisal worksheet to use when conducting book reviews. Methods: A literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Index to Chiropractic Literature was conducted in June 2009 using a combination of controlled vocabulary and truncated text words to capture articles relevant to writing scholarly book reviews for publication in peerreviewed journals. Results: The initial search identified 839 citations. Following the removal of duplicates and the application of selection criteria, a total of 78 articles were included in this review including narrative commentaries (n D 26), editorials or journal announcements (n D 25), original research (n D 18), and journal correspondence pieces (n D 9). Discussion: Recommendations for planning and writing an objective and quality book review are presented based on the evidence gleaned from the articles reviewed and from the authors' experiences. A worksheet for conducting a book review is provided. Conclusions: The scholarly book review serves many purposes and has the potential to be an influential literary form. The process of publishing a successful scholarly book review requires the reviewer to appreciate the book review publication process and to be aware of the skills and strategies involved in writing a successful review. (J Chiropr Educ 2010;24(1):57-69)

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