Reflections On An In-House Academic Writing Retreat

Authors

  • Briege Casey Dublin City University
  • Carol Barron Dublin City University
  • Evelyn Gordon

Keywords:

academic writing, writers� groups, writers� retreats, nurse academics, education

Abstract

This paper outlines some of the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing lecturers in third level education in Ireland in the area of academic writing.  It is argued that nurse academics in particular are charged with the imperative to write and publish in order to foster academic development of what has traditionally been regarded as a practice driven vocation.  Some of the challenges to academic writing as identified in the literature are discussed as well as measures undertaken to support Faculty writing and publishing. An account is provided as to how a group of academics in one third level School are attempting to overcome personal inhibitions and resource limitations through the use of a self devised writing support group and an in-house writers retreat.  Reflections on the establishment and effects of these initiatives are presented and subsequent conclusions and recommendations are made.

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Published

2013-02-28

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Reflections, Journeys and Case Studies