Research And Technology - CTI Training

Mentoring (RCR-Basic) For trainees, mentors, and the development of research and scholarship, mentoring is a crucial activity. However, not all mentoring is done correctly, and its importance is not always acknowledged. Learning Objectives - Explain the differences between an adviser, a supervisor, and a mentor. Talk about the moral and social obligations that mentors and students have. Determine potential issues that could arise in a mentoring relationship. Describe methods for preventing or resolving disputes between mentors and mentees. A mentor is a person who imparts information and acts as a knowledgeable and dependable counsel. - Programs to promote and sustain mentoring relationships are being developed by departments, institutions, and national and international organizations. - First, mentoring includes interpersonal connections, and when these relationships are strained, it may be harmful to both parties involved. - Second, mentoring is crucial for the advancement of research, and insufficient or bad mentorship may be detrimental to a field's future. Character traits, interpersonal skills, and social responsibility The character characteristics and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in increasingly social professions may be developed and honed by mentors for mentees. - Success in research disciplines depends on having effective communication skills, collegiality, trust, respect, and the capacity to work in teams, but these traits also have other, more general uses. Ethical competence - An effective mentor may aid a trainee in learning how to recognize and handle ethical dilemmas. Professional success - For trainees, mentoring can increase their productivity and work happiness. The Benefits of Mentoring The advantages of mentoring are clear: People who have had successful mentoring relationships typically have stronger social skills. - The ethical and social duties of a researcher can be better understood with the help of effective mentorship. For Mentors - The advantages of mentoring for the mentors themselves are also clear; they often find fulfillment in imparting their wisdom and rekindling their passion for their line of work. - The brightest learners and researchers are frequently drawn to the finest mentors, which can improve the mentor's reputation and level of job satisfaction. - Mentorship requires trust and a level of intimacy that can only exist over time Which of the following most accurately describes the responsibilities of a trainee in the mentoring relationship? - In the acknowledgments sections, those who don't fit the bill for authorship but have made a significant contribution are typically listed. Which of the following is the primary criterion for authorship? - Having made a significant intellectual contribution to the work Which author is normally responsible for sharing reprints of a publication with readers? - The corresponding author What is the most appropriate process for research collaborators to use in determining which journal they should submit their work to? - The research team should discuss the issue early on and while the project is ongoing Which of the following most accurately describes an institutional conflict of interest? - It occurs when an institution's financial or non-financial interests could interfere with its research activities Which of the following statements is true regarding the responsibilities of a reviewer? - A reviewer's conflict of interest should be disclosed to the journal editor or grant agency. Which of the following most accurately describes the main goal of RCR education and training? - To promote greater awareness of proper research practice and research ethics