Finding Research Collaborators What is a Collaborator An
Finding Research Collaborators
What is a Collaborator? • An associate who works with others toward a common goal • A person who works effectively with others to identify and achieve specified results
What are Some Attributes of a Good Collaborator? • Understands and serves in a variety of roles o Assumes role as leader or participant appropriately o Shifts roles smoothly o As an expert, teaches others new skills and processes • Effective facilitator o o o o Defines the goal Considers various ideas and suggests modifications Finds common ground among divergent interests Generates a variety of options Evaluates quality of ideas and potential results Works toward appropriate closure Reviews group processes and analyzes effectiveness
What are Some Attributes of a Good Collaborator? • Uses resources effectively o Identifies needed resources necessary to solve problems o Works effectively within resource constraints • Works with a variety of populations o Values differences and similarities within the group o Treats others with compassion • Responds appropriately to complex interrelationships o Balances personal and group needs o Helps build consensus and resolves conflicts
Why Do We Need Collaborators? • Based on what you’ve learned in the workshop this week, do you have all the expertise you need to answer your research question? • What expertise do you need that collaborators can provide?
Where To Look for Collaborators? • Individually, list as many sources of collaborators that you can think of – on campus and off (~2 -3 minutes) • Turn to a neighbor and compare lists (~2 min) • Be prepared to report to the full group
In Your Journal, respond to these questions: “What expertise do you need to help design and conduct the research necessary to answer your research question? ” “Where do you think you’ll find such expertise? ”
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