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Investing Time for Scholarship as a Practitioner: Beginning the Process. Mimi Benjamin, Ph.D., Indiana University of PA Scott Brown, Ph.D., Colgate University Richard Stevens, Ph.D., Shepherd University Coordinating Presenter: Dawn Johnson, Ph.D., Syracuse University. Agenda.
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Investing Time for Scholarship as a Practitioner: Beginning the Process Mimi Benjamin, Ph.D., Indiana University of PA Scott Brown, Ph.D., Colgate University Richard Stevens, Ph.D., Shepherd University Coordinating Presenter: Dawn Johnson, Ph.D., Syracuse University April 1, 2014, ACPA 2014 Indianapolis, IN
Agenda • Introductions • Learning Objectives for Session • Thoughts from our Presenters • Questions from Audience April 1, 2014, ACPA 2014 Indianapolis, IN
Learning Objectives • To learn strategies for building scholarship into practitioner lifestyle. • To increase knowledge of publication avenues. • To increase scholar-practitioner network and mentoring connections April 1, 2014, ACPA 2014 Indianapolis, IN
Why Write? • Focus your energy for the year • Identify models of best practice/relevant literature review • Professional development • Professional/institutional recognition and beacon • Your professional obligation (i.e., thoughtluck)! April 1, 2014, ACPA 2014 Indianapolis, IN
Barriers to Writing • Lack of Time • Lack of Confidence: “I am Not A Scholar” • Don’t know statistics • Choosing a topic • What keeps you up at night? Other colleagues? • What problems do you solve for your institution? • What are 2-3 priorities/projects for you this year? April 1, 2014, ACPA 2014 Indianapolis, IN
Strategies for Success • Making it a priority/deciding you’re going to write • Finding time/making time • Identifying “slower times” at work for writing • Getting support from your supervisor • Incorporating research into your existing job responsibilities • Connecting with others who are writing • Start small April 1, 2014, ACPA 2014 Indianapolis, IN