Staff development strategies for publication in Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: a short report
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2010
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Strategies for improving the publication output of academics are an essential component of research directives at
tertiary institutions. The aim of this report was to highlight the effects of a writing retreat as an intervention strategy
used by a university faculty to improve academic publication output. The strategy used included a structured
programme over a period of three days guided by a facilitator.
METHODS:
The report uses a qualitative design to report the effects of the writing retreat on the participants.
Results:
The major themes that emerged were reviewing and critical reading, writing for publication, personal growth and
confidence, dedicated time, peer mentoring, programme structure and facilitation, and future directives.
CONCLUSION:
From the feedback obtained, it is evident that strategies such as a writing retreat, provide academics with an
opportunity to produce articles that are a benefit to the authors’ career trajectories as well as the institutional
publication profile of their university.
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Scholarly publication, Writing strategies, Writing retreats, University of the Western Cape, Tertiary institutions, Community and Health Sciences
Citation
Frantz, J.M. & Smith, M. (2010). Staff development strategies for publication in Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: a short report. Journal of Community and Health Sciences, 5(2): 1-8