It's always a pleasure: Exploring productivity and pleasure in a writing group for early career academics

Dwyer, A; Lewis, B; McDonald, F; Burns, M

It's always a pleasure: Exploring productivity and pleasure in a writing group for early career academics

Dwyer, A Lewis, B McDonald, F Burns, M

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Publisher:: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Studies in Continuing Education, 2012, 34, (2), pp. 129-144
Issue Date:: 2012-07-01

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dc.contributor.author	Dwyer, A
dc.contributor.author	Lewis, B
dc.contributor.author	McDonald, F
dc.contributor.author	Burns, M https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2483-5737
dc.date.accessioned	2024-11-21T01:31:26Z
dc.date.available	2024-11-21T01:31:26Z
dc.date.issued	2012-07-01
dc.identifier.citation	Studies in Continuing Education, 2012, 34, (2), pp. 129-144
dc.identifier.issn	0158-037X
dc.identifier.issn	1470-126X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/182006
dc.description.abstract	The professional development needs of early career academics (ECAs) are increasingly subject to scrutiny. The literature notes writing groups can be successful in increasing research outputs and improving research track records - a core concern for ECAs. However, the pressure on ECAs to publish takes the pleasure out of writing for many. We argue writing groups, created by and for ECAs, can provide an environment for ECAs to (re)produce pleasure in writing and participation in the processes of academic review and debate. In addition, our experience of a writing group was that it provided a platform of social and emotional support contributing to our personal well-being and professional development. © 2012 Copyright Angela Dwyer, Bridget Lewis, Fiona McDonald and Marcelle Burns.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Studies in Continuing Education
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/0158037X.2011.580734
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1301 Education Systems
dc.subject.classification	Education
dc.subject.classification	3903 Education systems
dc.title	It's always a pleasure: Exploring productivity and pleasure in a writing group for early career academics
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	34
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pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Law
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dc.date.updated	2024-11-21T01:31:25Z
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Abstract:

The professional development needs of early career academics (ECAs) are increasingly subject to scrutiny. The literature notes writing groups can be successful in increasing research outputs and improving research track records - a core concern for ECAs. However, the pressure on ECAs to publish takes the pleasure out of writing for many. We argue writing groups, created by and for ECAs, can provide an environment for ECAs to (re)produce pleasure in writing and participation in the processes of academic review and debate. In addition, our experience of a writing group was that it provided a platform of social and emotional support contributing to our personal well-being and professional development. © 2012 Copyright Angela Dwyer, Bridget Lewis, Fiona McDonald and Marcelle Burns.

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