Research Guides: Evidence Synthesis: Step 7: Write & Publish

Drafting the Manuscript

Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors
Who should be included as an author on your manuscript? This page from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors provides some guidance.
PRISMA
The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines should be followed when drafting your manuscript. Check out the PRISMA extensions link for abstracts, scoping reviews, and more.
Guidelines for writing a systematic review
Randles, R., & Finnegan, A. (2023). Guidelines for writing a systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 125, 105803. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105803

Journal Selection

When drafting your manuscript, it can be helpful to have a journal in mind. The journal you'd like to publish in will have specific requirements for articles, such as format, word count, and citation style. You can identify appropriate journals as you're searching the literature, or, if you would like additional ideas, use the journal matching tools below.

JANE: Journal/Author Name Estimator
Copy and paste your title and abstract
Elsevier Journal Finder
Gives the option to search with your abstract or enter a keyword search
Wiley Journal Finder
Copy and paste your title and abstract
Sage Journal Recommender
Search with manuscript title and keywords
Web of Science Match Manuscript
Match your abstract or full manuscript with a journal.

FSU Resources

Publish and Share Your Research
Open Access Publishing Fund and more from the FSU Libraries
iThenticate
Check your manuscript for originality and avoid accidental plagiarism.