How does one establish an effective working relationship with faculty?
Faculty and students contributing to this article agree that one of the key factors of establishing an effective working relationship with faculty is for students to communicate their ideas for research projects with faculty. Additionally, students should do their homework and know the existing literature, try to talk to as many faculty as possible, and if a good match in interest is found, try to get an assistantship with that faculty member. It is also important that students follow through with ideas and demonstrate that they will do what it takes to accomplish a research project. Establishing an effective working relationship requires a time commitment, a commitment that should begin early in the student’s doctoral program.
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