1. Finding Research Collaborators

2. 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

3. What are Some Attributes of a Good Collaborator?
Understands and serves in a variety of roles
Assumes role as leader or participant appropriately
Shifts roles smoothly
As an expert, teaches others new skills and processes
Effective facilitator
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

4. What are Some Attributes of a Good Collaborator?
Uses resources effectively
Identifies needed resources necessary to solve problems
Works effectively within resource constraints
Works with a variety of populations
Values differences and similarities within the group
Treats others with compassion
Responds appropriately to complex interrelationships
Balances personal and group needs
Helps build consensus and resolves conflicts

5. 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?

6. 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

7. 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?”