What is Dissemination?
- Dissemination is the targeted distribution of information to a specific audience
- Choi, B.C. (2005). Understanding the basic principles of knowledge translation. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 59(2:93.
- Dissemination has the intention to promote the spread of knowledge to enhance application and improve patient outcomes
- Glasgow, R.E., et.al. (2012). National Institutes of Health approaches to dissemination and implementation science: current and future directions. American Journal of Public Health, 102(7), 1274-1281.
The Goals of Dissemination
- Increase the Reach of Evidence
- Increase People's Motivation to Use and Apply the Evidence
- Increase People's Ability to Use and Apply Evidence
Finding Conferences
Try these sites to help you find a conference to present at:
Creating a Scientific Poster
- Tips for Better Visual Elements in Posters and Podium PresentationsFree PubMed Central article by Dr. Julie Zerwic, PhD, RN, et.al.
Free Poster Templates
Help Working with PowerPoint Slides
Giving Presentations
Speaking in Public
- Arrive early; Meet with moderator; Test slides and AV equipment
- Dress comfortably in professional/business attire
- Make eye contact with and always face your audience; Move about the room
- Don’t read your presentation directly from the slides; Practice!
- Know your audience; Use clear language; Speak slowly and clearly; Thank them for their attendance
Q and A
- Be prepared; Anticipate the questions you might receive and practice your responses
- Respond clearly and briefly to give others an opportunity to ask their questions
- Be respectful; Be honest if you do not know the answer
Handouts/References
- Have a printed copy of all of your slides and notes pages
Help Using PowerPoint for a Presentation
Writing for Publication
5 Reasons to Write for Publication
Oermann, M. & Hays, J. (2011). Writing for publication in nursing. https://writing.ku.edu/sites/writing.drupal.ku.edu/files/docs/Writing_Publication_Nursing.pdf
- To share ideas and expertise with other nurses
- To disseminate evidence and the findings of nursing research studies
- For promotion, tenure, and other personnel decisions
- For development of your own knowledge and skills
- For personal satisfaction
Choosing a Journal
- National Library of Medicine Catalog - Journals referenced in the NCBI databasesSearch for your broad topic area and then filter for nursing journals using the Currently Indexed filter
- Beall's List of Potential Predatory Journals & PublishersIf a journal appears on Beall's list, you should look very closely at it before publishing with them. These journals have given reason to be suspicious so use a critical eye. However, newer and open-access journals may appear suspicious early in their life although they can be perfectly legitimate journals.
References & Citation Management Tools
There are several tools available to help you manage your references list. There are both free and fee-based options.
- Citation Management - The BasicsNot sure what we are talking about - Find out more at the UIC Libraries Citation Management guide.