Using the naive inquirer to politely disagree

When we are studying, we tend to assume that our lecturers and supervisors know more than we do. We are in a junior - lower - power position...

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A draft-reviewing lens

When doing higher degrees by research (HDR in Australia) we usually get assigned a supervisor, though more modern programmes now term superv...

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Benefits of supervision

Professional supervision aims to improve the "effectiveness of the person [being] supervised. It may include acquisition of practical s...

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What makes a good supervisor

One of the most difficult things to determine is what makes a good supervisor in a particular field. Earlier in my career practice I met wit...

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Never worry alone

What wise words are "'Never worry alone', as a wise mentor often stated" (Mostow, 2015, 10:18). Instead, we can share our ...

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The RESPECT Model

If we are to operate in a client-centred way, we need to be able to partner with our clients. We keep our focus on our clients, so we unders...

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Answering the research question

Year on year I have research supervisees who remain incredibly shy of saying whether they answered their research question... or by how much...

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Power in supervision relationships

Kritzer suggests that our societies are "structured through systems of power, some of which operate almost invisibly" in her work ...

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Regaining momentum when lost

What contributes to us losing our way on a research project? The 'monsters in our box' are a lack of planning, a lack of planning ...

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