The INQUIRE Model provides a structured approach for healthcare professionals to select appropriate problem-solving methods, including Quality Improvement (QI), Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Innovation, and Research. This model aids in identifying triggers, assessing projects, and ensuring effective solutions, ultimately fostering data-driven decision-making in healthcare improvement efforts.
Category: Trail Pack
Trail Packs are curated learning adventures for writers who want to explore specific topics in more depth. Each Trail Pack gathers resources, examples, interviews, and practical guidance into a cohesive path, helping authors build skills step-by-step. Whether it’s learning how to revise, understanding journal due diligence, or exploring scholarly conversations, Trail Packs offer structured, engaging journeys through the writing landscape—perfect for campers who love a good map and a clear trail to follow.
Trail Pack: Nursing Theory Think Tanks: Bridges Between Knowledge and Action
This month's Trail Pack features a discussion on nursing theory, with contributions from experts Peggy Chinn, Afaf Meleis, and Jacqueline Fawcett. It includes an engaging article, video conversation, and insights into the significance of informal scholarly gatherings for fostering intellectual growth and exploring nursing theory. Participants are encouraged to reflect and form their own think tanks.
Trail Pack: Author Guidance as Editorial Infrastructure: What We Knew, What Has Changed, and Why This Still Matters
This month’s Trail Pack explores a part of scholarly publishing that is everywhere—and rarely examined: instructions for authors. Featuring two foundational 2018 studies by Marilyn Oermann and colleagues, along with a new original essay written for this Trail Pack, this collection revisits how journals communicate expectations to authors and how that guidance functions as editorial infrastructure. What has changed since 2018? What has intensified? And what remains structurally the same? The Trail Pack also includes an exclusive video interview with Marilyn Oermann reflecting on the studies, their continued relevance, and what editors and authors can do today. Together, these materials invite us to see author guidelines not as administrative paperwork, but as one of the most important—and most overlooked—sites of editorial leadership.
Trail Pack: From One Minute to Five: Designing a Collaborative Writing Assessment That Works
The content introduces the Five-Minute Peer Writing Activity (FMPWA) developed by Andrew Richards to enhance nursing students' engagement and learning. This collaborative assessment replaces the traditional one-minute paper, fostering effective peer feedback and improving understanding. Research shows significant increases in student satisfaction and performance, affirming its adaptability in educational settings.
Trail Pack: Evidence-Based Recommendations to Inform Currency and Number of References
The inaugural Trail Pack at Writer's Camp features a unique learning experience combining a research report, a podcast and video, and an article discussing reference currency and quantity in scholarly writing. It emphasizes the importance of recent literature while acknowledging the relevance of historical sources, offering guidelines and decision-making algorithms for effective literature selection.
Coming in 2026: Trail Packs
Writer's Camp is introducing Trail Packs, a new feature starting January 1, 2026, authored by Jacqueline Owens. Trail Packs combine research reports, podcasts, and concise articles for a holistic learning experience. This monthly initiative aims to make research accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. Contributions are welcomed for future packs.