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The benefits and challenges of academic writing retreats: an integrative review
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 19:30 authored by Rachel KornhaberRachel Kornhaber, Dorothy Cross, Betihavas, V, Heather BridgmanHeather BridgmanThe 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 DevelopmentVolume
35Issue
6Pagination
1210-1227ISSN
0729-4360Department/School
School of NursingPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
United KingdomRights statement
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