1. A PhD Student’s Perspective of Supervision By Sue Lynn Choy

2. My Own Experience

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4. Is my student normal? Some negative aspects of a student behaviour you can look forward to: What am I doing here? I am not smart enough for this I hate my project My project hates me My supervisor is a _____________ (insert preferred term here) My supervisor thinks that I am a _____________ (insert preferred term here) I don’t have a life – my project is killing me and I am wasting my time

5. Of course, there are positive aspects…. The experiment worked and I got a result!! Yaaaayyyyy!!!!!

6. What you should know… Students are good at hiding it Students see it as unwise to admit/confront The first year is important - Prepare your students!

7. The 5 Tips to Good Supervision Sue’s

8. Tip #1: Support & Understanding

9. Tip #2: Interest & Enthusiasm

10. Tip #3: Availability, Approachability & Rapport

11. Tip #4: Constructive Feedback & Good Communication

12. Tip #5: Motivation, Direction, & Structure

14. Questions?