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 Dont know statistics Choosing a topic o What keeps you up at night? Other colleagues? o What problems do you solve for your institution? o 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 youre going to write Finding time/making time o 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