Objectives: Research Skills Development Program
The Science Behind the Contribution of Economics Papers
(Mentoring for Excellence)
By Prof. Almudena Sevilla
Collaborators: Pilar Cuevas, PhD; Sveva Manfredi
This program, tailored for both PhD students and early career faculty, focuses on a crucial aspect of the mentoring process: understanding and articulating the core contribution of economics papers. It aims to bridge the gap between advisors and advisees by providing a clear framework for identifying the problem addressed by a paper and detailing how to effectively answer the research question.
For Advisees: While mentors often outline the objectives clearly, many students struggle with the practical implementation of this guidance. This session will help students grasp the essence of their research problem and develop a strategic approach to address it.
For Advisors: Advisors sometimes find it challenging to convey their advice effectively and track their mentees' progress. This session will offer tools to articulate feedback clearly and ensure consistent progress tracking.
By enhancing advisor-advisee interactions and optimizing the mentoring process, this hands-on session aims to reduce extended research timelines and prevent the loss of promising economic talent. Our ultimate goal is to level the playing field in our discipline, boost collective productivity, and spur innovation in economic research.
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Mentoring for Excellence
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