Faculty writing groups: The impact of protected writing time and group support

Kwan, Patchareeya P.; Sharp, Shannon R.; Mason, Sarah; Saetermoe, Carrie L.

doi:10.1016/j.ijedro.2021.100100

Cited by 8 publications

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“…The results of this WAG highlight the importance of being deliberate about planning time for writing 2 . This is in alignment with results of previous studies that evaluated the impact of WAGs in healthcare professions and nursing 3,7,8 …”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

“…The impact of faculty WAGs has been evaluated in the literature 3,7,8 . Common benefits noted include embedding consistent, protected writing times into daily work habits, with a shift to shorter writing sessions, but at an increased frequency.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Common benefits noted include embedding consistent, protected writing times into daily work habits, with a shift to shorter writing sessions, but at an increased frequency. Increased writing productivity, specifically in the number of publications and grant submissions, was a common outcome across settings and was a consistent measure of WAG success 3,7,8 . The social support gained and friendly peer pressure felt through WAGs were deemed positive unintended benefits 7,8 …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Increased writing productivity, specifically in the number of publications and grant submissions, was a common outcome across settings and was a consistent measure of WAG success 3,7,8 . The social support gained and friendly peer pressure felt through WAGs were deemed positive unintended benefits 7,8 …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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How to write more: The impact of a writing accountability group

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Finally, to develop a sense of community and sense of belonging, leaders should cultivate a supportive and collegial environment. Early-career STEM women faculty can also enhance their productivity and sense of community by participating in faculty writing groups that typically involve structured writing sessions and peer feedback ( Kwan et al, 2021 ). Bringing awareness to the specific challenges facing early career women toxicologists and addressing them with specific interventions is key for ensuring the vibrancy of our toxicology community.…”

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Mentoring and Supporting Our Next Generation of Women Toxicologists

Swanson

2022

Front. Toxicol.

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Career success of women toxicologists requires intentional strategies designed to encourage and support their professional and personal growth. Key among these are mentoring approaches which should be initiated early in their academic careers and continue as their careers progress. While undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows, women engaged in all STEM fields benefit from one-on-one mentoring experiences offered by both their peers, near-peers and faculty. Here, they not only receive encouragement and lessons on “how to be a good mentee”, but also gain scientific and life skills. Networking opportunities and career planning advice are also important benefits. As woman scientists progress in their careers, they continue to benefit from one-on-one mentoring and structured career development programs adapted to meet their changing needs ultimately culminating in leadership coaching as they reach the pinnacles of their careers. While mentoring success is best facilitated by structured programs that match mentees with mentors and offer training, support and programming, the availability of these programs to women toxicologists is limited. Opportunities for women to participate in structured mentoring programs should be enhanced by institutions, funding agencies and scientific societies as a component of accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts.

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