Publishing Part 6: The Key to a Successful Manuscript Review
Webinar Details
This is the sixth and final webinar in the six-part webinar series on publishing in professional journals. Journals rely on volunteer peer reviewers to be the gatekeepers of the quality of written work. The speaker will describe the components of an excellent manuscript review and what to consider when reviewing a manuscript.
Objectives:
- Explain the purpose of manuscript reviews.
- Describe the steps for becoming a reviewer and how to respond to a review invitation.
- Examine the criteria to use when evaluating a manuscript and making a recommendation.
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Speakers
Patricia Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN
Editor of the Journal of Professional Nursing
Dean Emeritus
University of Utah
Patricia G. Morton is Dean Emeritus, University of Utah College of Nursing. Dr. Morton has authored three textbooks, numerous book chapters, and over 60 journal articles. She has served on the editorial board of six nursing journals and for seven years was the editor of a clinical journal sponsored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Currently, Dr. Morton is the editor of AACN’s Journal of Professional Nursing. She is a certified acute care nurse practitioner. Dr. Morton was inducted as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 1999.
Pricing and CE Credit
This webinar is free to deans, faculty, staff and students from AACN member schools of nursing. All non-member audiences will be required to pay a $59 webinar fee.
Continuing Education Credits
Eligible attendees may receive one continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hour for participating in this webinar. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is an accredited CNE-provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.