Session Information
2006 Midyear Clinical Meeting
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How to Write and Review for Biomedical Journals 2006
Track:
Sessions
Program Code: 260-L04
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location:
204C (CC)
MODERATOR:
Sharon K. Park, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Editor, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
SPEAKER(S):
Edward L. Decker, Pharm.D., B.S., Clinical Manager of Pharmacy, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
How to Review a Manuscript from a Practitioner’s Perspective
Sharon K. Park, Pharm.D., BCPS, Assistant Editor, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
How Journal Editors Evaluate a Manuscript
Terry L. Schwinghammer, Pharm.D., FCCP, FASHP, BCPSof Clinical Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown, Professor and Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown, West Virginia
Preparing a Manuscript for Journal Submission
Description
Learning Objectives: Describe five manuscript characteristics that editors consider when evaluating journal submissions for possible publication. Compare the goals and processes of evaluating published articles versus peer-reviewing journal submissions. List five steps that authors should take before submitting a manuscript for publication consideration. Describe how familiarity with the roles of editor, author, and reviewer can help authors and reviewers improve their skills.