1. Publish my Research: Reading, Re-writing, Threading and Drafting
By: Kimera Moodley &
Angela James

2. Novice Writing?
“someone who is just beginning to learn a skill or subject.” (Macmillan Dictionary, 2001)

3. Status of Novice writing
“Publish or Perish”
Internationally
Locally
Importance for research
Professional Development
Institutional Development

4. Purpose A new experience Reflect on my learning experience
Academic and professional development
Inspire other researchers to write for publication

5. Research Questions
1. What were my experiences as a novice writer of a journal article?
2. How did these experiences impact on my development as a scholarly writer?

6. Literature Review Co-authoring by supervisors Academic language
Journal requirements
Plagiarism
Impersonal and objective
Para-phrasing
New ideas

7. Interesting…
Reasons for publication include: requirements by universities or academic institutions; bursaries, scholarships, academic or professional development.
Experts that write do not always follow the rules of writing. (Landrum, 2007)

8. Conceptual Framework
Research experiences of novice writers move from observing research to being active participants in the research.
(Healey, 2005)

9. Methodology Design Narrative Paradigm Feminist Style Qualitative
Instruments
Reflective Journal, Document analysis, supervisor comments and suggestions
Data Analysis
Deductive
Unit of Analysis
Myself

10. Findings - process Summarising Updating literature Choosing a journal
Theoretical Framework?
Statistics
Academic writing
Several drafts

11. Findings… Data was grouped into 3 categories. Challenges Emotions
Learning

12. Challenges Terminology- using and understanding terminology
Time- finding time to read, update literature, re-writing, drafting
Paraphrasing – to avoid plagiarism
Referencing- following the correct referencing style
Journal requirements- abiding by the notes to contributors

13. Emotions Enthusiastic- the will to write for publication
Excitement- to write for publication
Enthusiastic- the will to write for publication
Anxiousness- awaiting feedback (positive or negative)
Restlessness- unable to explain with words
Frustration- not being able to elaborate or see progress

14. Learning
Computer skills to access literature- ability to use search engines
Ability to read and skim read quickly through articles to sift out relevant information
Summarising, paraphrasing, quoting, and citing
More familiar with research terminology that needs to be used during the writing process
Ability to justify- avoid sweeping statements and clarify all assumptions by quoting or substantiating using data.
Familiar with academic writing style- flow, structure, comprehendible
Referencing according to APA

15. Conclusion
The experiences gained whilst journal writing equip students with the knowledge and understanding of their topic and academic writing techniques.
The emotions involved in writing for publications allows for growth and development on a personal and professional level.

16. Conclusion
Researchers confidence levels increase and they are able to expand on their knowledge and master their writing techniques faster.
Success in the form of writing is a great motivation to inspire graduates to explore their potential in scholarly research and writing; and hopefully expand the knowledge of others.

17. “Remember that writing is both a craft and an art” (Nash, 2004, p. 64)

18. Acknowledgements
University Teaching and Learning Offices

19. THANK YOU