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ERIC Number: EJ305539
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Why Academicians Don't Write.
Boice, Robert; Jones, Ferdinand
Journal of Higher Education, v55 n5 p567-82 Sep-Oct 1984
The reasons why so few academicians write for publication when the benefits are so great are described. New insights into scholarly writing discount commonmplace reasons for not writing and point to misconceptions about the writing process, poor work habits, and possibly inequitable editorial practices. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Professional Development, Scholarly Journals, Sex Differences, Technological Advancement, Writing (Composition), Writing Apprehension, Writing for Publication, Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Faculty Publishing