Guidance, community, and reflection: Key drivers of academic writing competence in nursing

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-07 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.06.012

Else Marie Lysfjord, Espen Gade Rolland, Siv Skarstein

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Abstract

Aim

To explore how sociocultural grounded learning strategies in a writing seminar support nurses’ development of academic writing competence.

Background

Academic writing is essential for disseminating research-informed knowledge, yet many nurses lack confidence and experience. Sociocultural approaches emphasizing collaboration and dialogue may strengthen writing skills.

Design and Methods

An exploratory design with qualitative emphasis was applied. Data was collected through a post-seminar questionnaire (n = 33). Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, and qualitative responses using thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s framework.

Results

Individual supervision, structured writing time, and informal peer interaction contributed most to learning outcomes. Group reflection was valued, while plenary instruction was perceived as less effective. Three themes emerged: social learning and peer interaction; the importance of individualized supervision; and limited impact of plenary teaching.

Conclusions

Sociocultural strategies that promote active engagement, dialogue, and tailored supervision effectively enhance academic writing competence and may support evidence-based practice in nursing.

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指导，社区和反思：护理学术写作能力的关键驱动因素

目的探讨社会文化基础学习策略对护士学术写作能力发展的支持作用。学术写作对于传播研究知识至关重要，然而许多护士缺乏信心和经验。强调合作和对话的社会文化方法可以加强写作技巧。设计与方法采用以定性为重点的探索性设计。通过研讨会后问卷收集数据（n = 33）。定量数据采用描述性分析，定性反应采用遵循Braun和Clarke框架的主题分析。结果个体监督、结构化写作时间和非正式同伴互动对学习效果的影响最大。小组反思受到重视，而全体指导被认为效果较差。出现了三个主题：社会学习和同伴互动；个体化监督的重要性；和有限的影响，全体教学。促进积极参与、对话和量身定制的监督的社会文化策略有效地提高了学术写作能力，并可能支持护理中的循证实践。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty