Abstract
The first two papers in this series on qualitative research for mental health nursing explored the basics of qualitative research—methodologies and methods. This paper will explore how your research can be transformed into a publication. There is an art in reducing that work into a succinct research paper. If the research has been conducted rigorously and follows through on the previous paper's strategies for staying true to the research question the development of a paper is relatively straightforward. However, it is important to follow the research methodology and method meticulously. This paper will work through the sections required for a published research paper concluding with a summary of the key points that will improve your chances of the paper being accepted by a journal.