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DNP 835 Topic 8 DQ 1: collaboration and dissemination

Journal publication is one route and the slowest. The opportunities worth naming are the ones a practice doctorate is unusually placed to use.

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Last reviewed · August 15, 2026

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Collaboration and dissemination are two questions

Take the three clauses separately, because collapsing them is what makes these posts generic. Collaboration first: the argument for it in practice-based work is not collegiality but capability. A DPI project typically needs statistical support the clinician does not have, data access the analyst controls, informatics work to extract anything reliably, and someone with authority over the workflow being changed. Those are the collaborators, and naming them concretely is more useful than praising teamwork. Collaboration also solves a specific credibility problem: a project evaluated by the person who designed it invites a question that an independent analyst can close. The collaboration also has to be arranged before the project rather than after it fails, since an analyst brought in to rescue a dataset that was never designed to answer the question can rarely do more than describe the damage. Say when in the project each collaborator is needed.

Dissemination second, and the useful move is to look past journals. Peer-reviewed publication is slow, competitive and reaches an academic audience that may not include anyone able to act on your finding. The other routes are real: professional conference abstracts and posters, specialty association newsletters, your organisation's own grand rounds and quality forums, a protocol or order-set change that embeds the finding in practice without a paper at all, and repositories that make a project retrievable by others facing the same problem. Then the third clause — the DNP's role — which is the distinctive one. A practice doctorate is positioned where the evidence has to land rather than where it is generated, so the contribution is translation and implementation: taking a finding into a setting, documenting what it took, and reporting the adaptation. Say that, because it is the answer the question is built around.

Likely learning objectives

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  • 01
    Justify collaboration by capability rather than by collegiality.
  • 02
    Identify dissemination routes beyond peer-reviewed publication.
  • 03
    Articulate what a practice doctorate contributes distinctively.
  • 04
    Recognise independence as a credibility mechanism.
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Discuss the role of research collaboration and the dissemination of this research. What are the opportunities for dissemination, and what is the role of DNP in pursuing those opportunities?
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Important information for writing discussion questions and participation Hi Class, Please read through the following information on writing a Discussion question response and participation posts. Contact me if you have any questions. Important information on Writing a Discussion Question Your response needs to be a minimum of 150 words (not including your list of references) There needs to be at least TWO references with ONE being a peer reviewed professional journal article. Include in-text citations in your response Do not include quotes—instead summarize and paraphrase the information Follow APA-7th edition Points will be deducted if the above is not followed Participation –replies to your classmates or instructor A minimum of 6 responses per week, on at least 3 days of the week. 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I have posted the YouTube link that explains all the class assignments in detail. It is required that you watch this 32-minute video as the assignments from week 3 through 5 require that you follow the instructions to the letter to succeed. Failure to complete these assignments according to instructions might lead to a zero. After watching the video, please schedule a one-on-one with me to discuss your topic for your project by the second week of class. Use this link to schedule a 15-minute session. Please, call me at the time of your appointment on my number. Please note that I will NOT call you. Please, be advised I do NOT accept any assignments by email. If you are having technical issues with uploading an assignment, contact the technical department and inform me of the issue. If you have any issues that would prevent you from getting your assignments to me by the deadline, please inform me to request a possible extension. 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Be advised that I grade based on quality and not necessarily the number of words you post. A minimum of TWO references should be used for your initial post. For your response post, you do not need references as personal experiences would count as response posts. If you however cite anything from the literature for your response post, it is required that you cite your reference. You should include a minimum of THREE references for papers in this course. Please note that references should be no more than 5 years old except recommended as a resource for the class. Furthermore, for each discussion board question, you need ONE initial substantive response and TWO substantive responses to either your classmates or your instructor for a total of THREE responses. There are TWO discussion questions each week, hence, you need a total minimum of SIX discussion posts for each week. I usually post a discussion question each week. You could also respond to these as it would count towards your required SIX discussion posts for the week. I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course! Name: Discussion Rubric Grid View List View Excellent 90–100 Good 80–89 Fair 70–79 Poor 0–69 Main Posting: Response to the Discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. 40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Thoroughly responds to the Discussion question(s). Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three current credible sources. 35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to most of the Discussion question(s). Is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 50% of the post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible references. 31 (31%) – 34 (34%) Responds to some of the Discussion question(s). One to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Cited with fewer than two credible references. 0 (0%) – 30 (30%) Does not respond to the Discussion question(s). Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible references. Main Posting: Writing 6 (6%) – 6 (6%) Written clearly and concisely. Contains no grammatical or spelling errors. Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Written concisely. May contain one to two grammatical or spelling errors. Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Written somewhat concisely. May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. Main Posting: Timely and full participation 9 (9%) – 10 (10%) Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. Posts main Discussion by due date. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Meets requirements for full participation. Posts main Discussion by due date. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Posts main Discussion by due date. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Does not meet requirements for full participation. Does not post main Discussion by due date. First Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. 9 (9%) – 9 (9%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Responds to questions posed by faculty. The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. First Response: Writing 6 (6%) – 6 (6%) Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources. Response is written in standard, edited English. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Response posed in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication. Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective communication. Response to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. First Response: Timely and full participation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. Posts by due date. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Meets requirements for full participation. Posts by due date. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Posts by due date. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Does not meet requirements for full participation. Does not post by due date. Second Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. 9 (9%) – 9 (9%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Responds to questions posed by faculty. The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Second Response: Writing 6 (6%) – 6 (6%) Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources. Response is written in standard, edited English. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Response posed in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication. Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective communication. Response to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. Second Response: Timely and full participation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. Posts by due date. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Meets requirements for full participation. Posts by due date. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Posts by due date. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Does not meet requirements for full participation. Does not post by due date. Total Points: 100 Name: Discussion Rubric

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Turn the brief into deliverables

  1. 01
    Named collaborator roles and what each supplies.
  2. 02
    Several dissemination routes with their audiences.
  3. 03
    An account of the DNP's distinctive contribution.
  4. 04
    A stated plan for your own project's dissemination.
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Why collaborate, where to publish, what the DNP adds

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Why collaborate

Set out the capabilities a practice-based project needs and lacks.

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Independence and credibility

Explain what an outside evaluator adds to a self-designed project.

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Dissemination routes

Map routes to audiences, including internal and non-journal options.

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What the DNP adds

Define the practice doctorate's distinctive contribution.

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Routes that are not journals

Recommended databases

  • PubMed Central
  • CINAHL
  • Your specialty association
  • Your organisation's QI forum

Search sequence

  1. 1.
    List what your project needs that you cannot supply yourself.
  2. 2.
    Find the submission windows for two conferences in your specialty.
  3. 3.
    Check whether your organisation has an internal dissemination route.
  4. 4.
    Read one account of how a DNP project reached practice elsewhere.
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Reference shortlist

These are authoritative starting points, not a ready-made bibliography. A qualified reviewer must confirm that each source fits the assignment and supports the claim beside which it is cited.

Nothing here is cleared for citation until you have read it.

  1. 01

    Advancing Research, Writing, and Publishing in Nursing: Addressing Challenges and Improving Standards

    Journal of Advanced Nursing · 2024

    On the obstacles to publishing nursing work, which is why routes other than journals matter.

  2. 02

    A Training Program for Nurse Scientists to Promote Intervention Translation

    Nursing Outlook · 2018

    On training nurse scientists to translate interventions into practice, which is the DNP's distinctive territory.

  3. 03

    Explanation and elaboration of the SQUIRE (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) Guidelines, V.2.0: examples of SQUIRE elements

    BMJ Quality & Safety · 2016

    Shows what a disseminated improvement report must contain to be usable by anyone else.

  4. 04

    Quality of Author Guidelines in Nursing Journals

    Journal of Nursing Scholarship · 2018

    On journal author guidelines, which is where the publication route's practical constraints live.

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Review before submission

Common mistakes

  • Treating collaboration as a general good rather than a capability argument.
  • Naming journal publication as the only dissemination route.
  • Describing the DNP role as identical to a PhD researcher's.
  • Ignoring internal routes that reach the people who could act.

Submission checklist

  • Are collaborators named by what they contribute?
  • Do your dissemination routes include non-journal options?
  • Is the DNP's contribution distinguished from a researcher's?
  • Have you said where your own project would go?

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