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Writing for publication: a performance enhancement guide for the human services professional
1May Institute, 41 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368, USA. jluiselli@mayinstitute.org
Behavior Modification
|October 12, 2010
Summary
Human services professionals can overcome writing obstacles and publish successfully in peer-reviewed journals by implementing a performance enhancement plan. This strategy aids practitioners in contributing meaningful findings to the professional community.
Area of Science:
- Human Services
- Professional Development
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- Many human services professionals face challenges in publishing their work in peer-reviewed journals.
- Perceived obstacles hinder scholarly writing and dissemination of findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common barriers to publication for human services professionals.
- To propose strategies for overcoming these obstacles through a performance enhancement plan.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of perceived obstacles to writing for publication.
- Introduction of a performance enhancement plan framework.
- Guidelines for productive academic writing.
Main Results:
- A performance enhancement plan can effectively address barriers to publication.
- Practitioners can achieve productive writing and successful publication.
- Implementation of basic guidelines leads to successful dissemination of work.
Conclusions:
- Human services professionals can enhance their writing productivity and publication success.
- Overcoming obstacles leads to greater contribution to the professional community.
- Structured approaches, like performance enhancement plans, are key to scholarly success.
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