W5 - Women and Birth - Writing for publication workshop

Abstract

Women and Birth is the peer reviewed journal that is owned by the Australian College of Midwives. It is a midwifery journal that publishes on all matters relating to pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeks post-partum. All papers must draw from, and contribute to, the relevant contemporary research, policy and/or theoretical literature. We focus on primary research papers, systematic reviews and research-informed and critiqued discussion papers. While we are based in Australia, our Editorial Board is multi-national and we welcome papers from all over the world. All papers should reflect our global perspective and reach. Articles are double blind peer-reviewed by experts in the field of the submitted work. This workshop will enable midwives to have the skills and confidence to submit their articles to quality journals like Women and Birth. This workshop will • Apply the skills of good scientific writing, which includes a clear aim, argument and evidence, clarity, brevity, structure, flow, and coherence • Understand the process of writing a compelling introductions, conclusions and structured abstract • Write a research paper understanding the importance of the different sections • Explain the process of peer review and what happens after a paper is submitted. This workshop will also be an opportunity to meet the Editor in Chief, Deputy Editor and members of the Editorial Board.