Supervision
From The Embassy of Good Science
ThemesSupervision
What is this about?
Supervision involves organizing, monitoring and directing activities or, in other words, oversight and leadership (1-3). In academia, supervision refers to guidance of an undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate student in their research, while providing knowledge and support (4).
Why is this important?
The quality and success of postgraduate research is supported by effective supervision (5). A good supervisor plays a crucial role in the overall experience, satisfaction, retention, and completion of postgraduate students (6). Prevalence of depression, feelings of inadequacy and impostor syndrome are high in postgraduate students and academics in general (7), and supervisors are such an important piece of the PhD journey that they often play a crucial role in development of those for doctoral students (8,9)
For whom is this important?
The Embassy Editorial team, Ružica Tokalić, Iris Lechner, Andrijana Perković Paloš, Peter Kakuk contributed to this theme. Latest contribution was Oct 22, 2021
