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Working Relationships in the Lab

Content

• Aspects of the relationship between two or more colleagues in a research lab.

Method

• Distribution of scenarios and related discussion questions to the students and faculty.
• Cooperation and Competition between two Thesis Students

Objectives

• Open and candid discussion of potentially sensitive topics (establishes that all matters are discussable and strengthens trust).
• Improved understanding of the mutual responsibilities of students working together in the same lab or under the same advisor.

• Return to Research Ethics Module Supporting Pages

• Cooperation and Competition Between Two Thesis Students

• Safety in a Research Laboratory

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