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A faculty development strategy among academics to promote the scholarship of research
Abstract
to ground this advice is weak.
Aim. This paper presents an argument for using participatory action research as a powerful methodology for academic development strategies that focus on writing for publication, a key component of research capacity development.
Method. Participatory action research was used and participants were all full-time academics in a department in a Faculty of Community and Health
Sciences. Various strategies were adopted to promote the scholarship of research in this department, depending on the experience of the academic
and at which stage they were in their academic careers.
Results. Following the intervention strategies the participants were able to use the skills obtained in various activities relating to academia, and most
of them were successful in publishing their work.
Conclusion. It is evident that through the process of participatory action research, participants are able to identify their needs, design an action plan, implement the action plan and reflect on the progress made during the process. Creating a conducive environment with resource and human support assisted in creating an environment that promoted the scholarship of research.
