Feeling overwhelmed by the mere thought of writing your dissertation or scholarly project? Wondering how to begin and where to find the time? You are not alone. Earning your advanced degree is an extraordinary accomplishment, but completing those final stages can be a daunting task. A Nurse's Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Dissertation or Scholarly Project, Fourth Edition, is a straightforward how-to guide. This book is intentionally concise because, let's be honest, the last thing a busy candidate needs is another unwieldy, doorstop-sized tome.
Packed with practical steps and tools, this updated fourth edition, with a new chapter on artificial intelligence, will help you plan, document, organize, and write your dissertation or scholarly project. Don't go it alone; let author and fellow dissertation survivor Karen Roush help you get from square one to DONE..
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Writing Your Introduction
Chapter 2: Writing Your Literature Review
Chapter 3: Writing Your Methodology Chapter
Chapter 4: Writing Your Results Chapter
Chapter 5: Writing Your Discussion Chapter
Chapter 6: Writing Manuscript Option Dissertations
Chapter 7: Generative AI in Doctoral Writing: The Basics on the Mechanics and Ethics of Using AI
Chapter 8: Writing Well: The Basics
About the Author :
Karen Roush, PhD, RN, FNP, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing at Pace University in New York, where she teaches doctoral and graduate students. Roush served for many years as Editorial Director and Clinical Managing Editor of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) and is currently News Director for the journal. She is an award-winning writer who has authored multiple consumer healthcare books, numerous nursing articles in peer-reviewed journals, essays, and poetry.
Review :
"Dr. Roush turns what can feel like an overwhelming task into a series of manageable steps, offering thoughtful questions, practical suggestions, and genuinely helpful checklists
along the way. Her guidance on synthesizing the literature-and her clear, three-option approach to discussing findings within a theoretical framework-stands out, especially because these are areas where many students struggle. I'll definitely continue recommending this book. It's engaging, easy to read, and remarkably comprehensive."
-Jane K. Dickinson, RN, PhD, FAAN"Dr. Roush has produced a remarkable guide for RNs pursuing doctorates, seeking to submit manuscripts for publication, or producing reports for organizational purposes. Using clear language and a step-by-step format, the guide is jam-packed with insightful advice and helpful tips while also signaling common pitfalls and when to seek faculty advice. For many, writing is daunting; this book provides tools to stay on track. All this delivered in a tone of encouragement and support."
-Peri Rosenfeld, PhD, FAAN Retired Director, Outcomes Research & Program EvaluationRetired Director, Center for Innovations in the Advancement of CareDepartment of Nursing, NYU Langone Health"Dr. Roush's book, a must have for every doctoral student, provides a useful and thoughtful road map for organizing and writing the doctoral dissertation. Dr. Roush has compiled her years of experience working with and advising doc- toral students into this superb resource. Her style of writing makes you feel like a trusted friend is by your side, guiding you through every step of the process.
Beyond being filled with excellent writing examples, useful tips, and checklists, this book is an easy read for the busy scholar."
-Carl A. Kirton, DNP, MBA, RN, APN
Editor-in-Chief, American Journal of Nursing
"Dr. Roush's book is an excellent, concise, easy-to-read how-to guide for doctoral students. The book provides guidance from the start to the end. It is a required book in our PhD in Nursing program, and we advise students to purchase it upon entry to the program and to use it throughout. Both student and faculty feedback is very positive."
-Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC Amelia A. Gould Endowed Professor for the PhD in Nursing Chairperson, Department of PhD in NursingPace University College of Health Professions Lienhard School of Nursing
