Research Practice in Research Assistantships: Introducing the Special Issue on Research Assistantships

The idea for this special issue came from our mutual interest in research education and the development of future researchers. Our shared program of research has led us to discover the potentials, complexities, and dilemmas associated with research assistantships where newcomers assist more experien...

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Published in:Journal of research practice 2013-01, Vol.9 (2), p.Article E2
Main Authors: McGinn, Michelle K, Niemczyk, Ewelina K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apprenticeship
Collaboration
Education
education and training
Graduate students
Learning
Research Assistants
research assistantships
research employment
research mentoring
research practice
researcher development
Researchers
Skill development
Skills
Student Financial Aid
Supervisors
Teaching Methods
Terminology
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:The idea for this special issue came from our mutual interest in research education and the development of future researchers. Our shared program of research has led us to discover the potentials, complexities, and dilemmas associated with research assistantships where newcomers assist more experienced researchers to conduct research projects. We considered a wide range of proposals and papers addressing different aspects of research assistantships. The resulting collection includes self-studies and analyses of others, as well as policy reviews and recommendations. The pieces consider research assistantships involving bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students in four different countries (Canada, Denmark, South Africa, United States) and across a range of disciplines.
ISSN:1712-851X
1712-851X