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The Elements of The Elements of Professional PublishingProfessional Publishing
Hal Pollard, ASHPHal Pollard, ASHPTo the U.S. Public Health Service
Pharmacist Professional Advisory CommitteeMarch 3March 3rdrd, 2005, 2005
Pharmacists helping people make the best use of medicines
Why Publish?Why Publish?
Professional advancementProfessional advancement
Personal satisfactionPersonal satisfaction
Contribution to the professionContribution to the profession
Professional AdvancementProfessional Advancement
Potentially important for raises and promotionsPotentially important for raises and promotions Enhances your name recognition and visibility Enhances your name recognition and visibility
within the professionwithin the profession Increased visibility may lead to speaking Increased visibility may lead to speaking
engagements, consulting agreements, other engagements, consulting agreements, other opportunitiesopportunities
Opens the door for research fundingOpens the door for research funding Sharpens knowledge of specialty (and beyond)Sharpens knowledge of specialty (and beyond)
Personal SatisfactionPersonal Satisfaction
Creates a real sense of accomplishmentCreates a real sense of accomplishmentBroadens network of friends and Broadens network of friends and
colleaguescolleaguesValidates your workValidates your workGenerates opportunities for travelGenerates opportunities for travelDevelops writing and other skills (literature Develops writing and other skills (literature
retrieval and review, statistics, computer retrieval and review, statistics, computer skills)skills)
SomeSome potential for income potential for income
Contribution to the ProfessionContribution to the Profession
Contributes to the improved health of Contributes to the improved health of patientspatients
Develops pride in profession amongst Develops pride in profession amongst colleaguescolleagues
Encourages more research and writingEncourages more research and writing Informs and educates colleaguesInforms and educates colleaguesHelps other health professionals and Helps other health professionals and
public better understand pharmacy’s rolepublic better understand pharmacy’s role
My Professionalism SoapboxMy Professionalism Soapbox
Publishing spurs profession’s Publishing spurs profession’s advancementadvancement
Gaining respect from other health Gaining respect from other health professionals is essential for collaborative professionals is essential for collaborative workwork
Way out of the ‘professional basement’Way out of the ‘professional basement’Can’t rely on industry to create all the Can’t rely on industry to create all the
knowledgeknowledge
Who is Publishing?Who is Publishing?
PhysiciansPhysiciansPharmacistsPharmacistsNursesNursesTechniciansTechniciansDieticians/NutritionistsDieticians/NutritionistsYOU!YOU!
Forms of PublishingForms of Publishing Case reportsCase reports Clinical pearlsClinical pearls Letters to the editorLetters to the editor Book reviewsBook reviews EditorialsEditorials Poster/paper presentationsPoster/paper presentations Review articlesReview articles Survey articlesSurvey articles MonographsMonographs Original researchOriginal research Book chaptersBook chapters Books (electronic and print)Books (electronic and print)
Other Ways of Getting InvolvedOther Ways of Getting Involved
Review book conceptsReview book conceptsServe on editorial boardsServe on editorial boardsPeer review journal articlesPeer review journal articlesReview book chaptersReview book chaptersServe as section editor for a bookServe as section editor for a book
Common Barriers to WritingCommon Barriers to Writing
Finding the time to writeFinding the time to write Selecting a topicSelecting a topic Finding colleagues to collaborate withFinding colleagues to collaborate with FundingFunding Intimidation by the publication processIntimidation by the publication process
Following author instructionsFollowing author instructions Internal review processInternal review process Peer reviewPeer review Acceptance, modification, resubmissionAcceptance, modification, resubmission
Rejection!Rejection!
Making the Time to WriteMaking the Time to Write
Make it a priorityMake it a priority Schedule time to write each daySchedule time to write each day Outline your conceptOutline your concept Create a schedule and stick to itCreate a schedule and stick to it Work with collaboratorsWork with collaborators Get supervisor’s buy-inGet supervisor’s buy-in If you get stuck, talk with your publisherIf you get stuck, talk with your publisher Don’t bite off more than you can chewDon’t bite off more than you can chew
Plan the ProcessPlan the Process
Have something important to sayHave something important to sayUnderstand the target audienceUnderstand the target audience
Who cares?Who cares?Select the right tone and modelSelect the right tone and modelDelivery methodDelivery methodWhere to submit?Where to submit?
Do your homework on background and Do your homework on background and referencesreferences
Pay attention to the submission guidelinesPay attention to the submission guidelines
Authorship IssuesAuthorship Issues
Select a lead author at the outsetSelect a lead author at the outset Decide how work will be dividedDecide how work will be divided Select co-authors based on what they bring to Select co-authors based on what they bring to
the projectthe project Plan regular contact with co-authorsPlan regular contact with co-authors Avoid the ‘ego trap’ Avoid the ‘ego trap’ Be professional, not politicalBe professional, not political Writing is a commitmentWriting is a commitment Acknowledge contributions appropriatelyAcknowledge contributions appropriately
Tips on WritingTips on Writing
Work from an outlineWork from an outlineDon’t kill your own creativityDon’t kill your own creativityUse active voiceUse active voiceEnlighten, don’t anesthetizeEnlighten, don’t anesthetizeHave your work reviewed prior to Have your work reviewed prior to
submissionsubmissionAim for an error-free final manuscriptAim for an error-free final manuscriptHave fun with itHave fun with it
General TipsGeneral Tips
Read good writingRead good writingDiscuss your work, and the work of othersDiscuss your work, and the work of othersVisit poster sessionsVisit poster sessionsWelcome your editor’s input Welcome your editor’s input Read and reread Read and reread Elements of StyleElements of Style by by
William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. WhiteWilliam Strunk, Jr. and E.B. WhiteWrite every dayWrite every dayDid I mention have fun?Did I mention have fun?
Complete Proposals Should Complete Proposals Should ContainContain
Statement of scope and intentStatement of scope and intentPhysical specifications of the publicationPhysical specifications of the publicationDraft table of contentsDraft table of contentsSample materialSample materialCurriculum vitaCurriculum vita
Statement of Scope and IntentStatement of Scope and Intent
PurposePurposeApproachApproachSubjectSubjectAudience Audience Timing ConsiderationsTiming Considerations Illustrations and FeaturesIllustrations and FeaturesDelivery ElementsDelivery ElementsCompetitionCompetition
Physical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications
Trim SizeTrim SizePrinted PagesPrinted Pages IllustrationsIllustrationsOther special design elementsOther special design elements
Anatomy of a Scientific PaperAnatomy of a Scientific Paper Title: Descriptive, concise, and interestingTitle: Descriptive, concise, and interesting Abstract: Include all components of the manuscriptAbstract: Include all components of the manuscript Body:Body:
Introduction: State objectives, any questions, reason for writingIntroduction: State objectives, any questions, reason for writing Materials and Methods: Provide details Materials and Methods: Provide details Results: Stick to the facts, make sure it makes senseResults: Stick to the facts, make sure it makes sense Discussion: Draw conclusions from your data, compare to previous Discussion: Draw conclusions from your data, compare to previous
studiesstudies Conclusion: Studies implications, supported by results, and related to Conclusion: Studies implications, supported by results, and related to
objectivesobjectives References: Include retrievable sources, follow formatReferences: Include retrievable sources, follow format Tables: Do not imbed in text, follow guidelines, keep simpleTables: Do not imbed in text, follow guidelines, keep simple Figures: Do not imbed in text, look professionalFigures: Do not imbed in text, look professional Figure Legends: Descriptive and conciseFigure Legends: Descriptive and concise
Essential ReferencesEssential References Strunk, William, Jr., White, E.B., Strunk, William, Jr., White, E.B., The Elements of Style.The Elements of Style.
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Williams & Wilkins; 1999Williams & Wilkins; 1999 Iverson C, FlanagIverson C, Flanagin A, Fontanarosa PB et al. in A, Fontanarosa PB et al. American Medical Association Manual American Medical Association Manual
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Hamilton, CW. Hamilton, CW. How to Write and Publish Scientific Papers: Scribing Information for How to Write and Publish Scientific Papers: Scribing Information for Pharmacists. Pharmacists. Am J Hosp PharmAm J Hosp Pharm 1992; 49:2477-84 1992; 49:2477-84
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Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals: Writing and Editing for Biomedical Publication. Updated November 2003. www.icmje.orgPublication. Updated November 2003. www.icmje.org
Thanks for Having Me!Thanks for Having Me!
Hal Pollard
hpollard@ashp.org
410-669-2001
Pharmacists helping people make the best use of medicines
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