Writing productivity strategies

Published scholarship is a crucial expectation for faculty working in colleges and universities throughout the world. And, published scientific literature way which members of discipline share their theories, research, findings to support knowledge used practice.1 However, many academics identify perceived barriers lack scholarly productivity. Lack time dedicate writing as well experience have been cited obstacles successful publication scholarship. In addition, due various forms preparation serve member nursing, some may not had adequate education regarding processes surrounding scholarship.2 Therefore, schools nursing apply strategies such groups, encouraging team writing, or other tactics endeavors. A recent inquiry was made 10 productive nurse researchers from United States find out more about advice suggestions they would offer remaining writing. Seven responded this query offered feedback. These scholars varying backgrounds research areas most worked academic environments. Their feedback reviewed organized into themes including concepts related being: aware, intentional, goal-oriented, pragmatic, persistent (see Figure 1). Themes productivity Several suggested start by being aware appropriate journals your idea learning publications on topic. identifying best journal manuscript early step process. While see obvious advice, it often that skipped, an author's eventual dismay. Some guides Manuscript Success 3 Writing Digital Age 4 advise authors do diligence work. The should be matched with topic, type article, intended audience. You ask yourself what new ideas work presents. Furthermore, you review target topic avoid rejection redundancy. On journals, one scholar noted, “It does matter where publish.” increase visibility among certain audiences. finally, excitement might bring body literature. She recording reading final product “If are excited when listen, reader won't either.” Another identified theme intention. protecting time; even finding get “writing mode.” How this? One respondent plays piano; another ritual cup tea sat specific chair. It important write best—think “A” time, energy.5 Though competing demands conflict make every effort protect without apology. within intention develop outline realistic dates prior starting project. Be intentional author guidelines so followed “exactly” preparation. This activity can planning goal setting. stated she has developed ways, highlighting making comments text, help her re-orient herself helpful if put away address activities. Being able helped lose upon re-starting number were shared these varied who must establish patterns workflows them. For example, noted procrastinate, goals could met. there conflicting how articles person (or team) under review. finishing at while preparing multiple manuscripts create “pipeline.” With pipeline, different stages preparation, review, revision tracking system organized. Having daily weekly important. allocating set minutes per day week others advised committing words during each reserved time. Nevertheless, notion establishing accompany scheduled constant. practical pragmatic mentioned respondents. maximize efforts. commit converting any presentation, whether podium poster, publication. suggestion attempt present publish project, just An interesting flip process—write first, then prepare speech poster. Additional expanding efforts topics prepared presentations. presentation unique similar. “Freshening” presentations forces stay current keep references up-to-date, manuscript. Last, use social media promote publications—there lot available, reader's attention. whatever sure yours noticed. persistence several suggested, “Write something day,” small increments useful learn blocks helps procrastination. hard aside 8 hour block ability here exclusively habitual practices either. Persistence form determination also mentioned. resubmit rejected after modifying based guidelines. stated, “Submit rejection.” strategy assist avoiding further delays occur updates needed written becomes dated. key plans don't always expect, but need continue plan. group To clarify, complete whereas dedicated individual projects. Respondents indicated teams potential accomplishing goals. team, having clear communication members, determining authorship agreed deadlines essential success. groups methods meeting places than typical environment, retreat. Time intervals meetings vary accountability authors. responded, “Group everyone. people truly enjoy solitude writing…and prolific,” again supporting writers—you—must consider personal styles understand ways best. remains challenge. Nurse constantly bombarded workload, likely resulting tension balance expectations. Disciplined habits coupled needs obligations consistent patterns, ultimately positive impact differed colleagues, them “rules” themselves. Many creative. adherence procedures contributed success offers example others. like acknowledge following responding referenced above dedication commitment authors: • Norma Cuellar, PhD, RN, FAAN Gwen Hooper, FNP, APRN-BC Leslie Nicoll, MBA, Marilyn Oermann, ANEF, JoAnn Oliver, ANP-BC, CNE Felecia Wood, CNL Tami Wyatt, CNE, CHSE, Heather Carter-Templeton, RN-BC, Chairperson Adult Health Department Associate Professor West Virginia University, School Nursing Morgantown, Virginia. ANI Connection Editor CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. 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