Enhancing the research and publication efforts of health sciences librarians via an academic writing retreat.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This case study describes the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association (SCC/MLA) initiative to develop an academic writing retreat for members who sought the necessary time and support to advance their research projects toward publication.

Case presentation

SCC/MLA staged a dedicated writing retreat to coincide with the organization's 2012, 2013, and 2014 annual meetings. Each cohort met over two days to write and to workshop their peers' manuscripts. Organizers distributed an online survey one month after each retreat to evaluate attendees' perceptions.

Conclusions

Three years' worth of writing retreats yielded fourteen peer-reviewed articles and one book chapter. Participants indicated that the retreat helped them meet or exceed their writ

SUBMITTER: Bullion JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5624429 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature