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The benefits and challenges of academic writing retreats: an integrative review

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posted on 2023-05-18, 19:30 authored by Rachel KornhaberRachel Kornhaber, Dorothy Cross, Betihavas, V, Heather BridgmanHeather Bridgman
The immediate drivers to increase publication outputs in higher education are government and research funding, organisational status, performance expectations and personal career aspirations. Writing retreats are one of a range of strategies used by universities to boost publication output. The aims of this integrative review were to synthesise the available evidence, identify the attributes, benefits and challenges of academic writing retreats and examine the components that facilitate publication output. The review was based on a systematic search of six electronic databases. Of the 296 articles identified, 11 primary research papers met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis of the data highlighted a raft of personal, professional and organisational benefits of writing retreats. The five key elements of writing retreats conducive to increasing publication output were protected time and space; community of practice; development of academic writing competence; intra-personal benefits and organisational investment. Participants involved achieved greater publication outputs, particularly when provided ongoing support. Further research is required to examine more substantively the feasibility of writing retreats, their cost-effectiveness and the features that increase publication outcomes.

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Publication title

Higher Education Research and Development

Volume

35

Issue

6

Pagination

1210-1227

ISSN

0729-4360

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

Routledge

Place of publication

United Kingdom

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Copyright 2016 HERDSA

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Management, resources and leadership

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