BMAL700 - Week 6 Discussion and Responses

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Selecting A Mentor Finding a mentor Finding a mentor can be a valuable step toward personal and professional development. Before seeking a mentor, it is important to assess and identify short term and long-term goals, aspirations, and gaps where guidance or support is needed. Finding a mentor whose expertise aligns with those gaps will be most beneficial to help achieve the overall goals and growth. There are many ways to find a mentor. One could research professionals in their industry, leaders in their organization, or experts in a particular area of interest. Networking with colleagues, friends, family, alumni associations, professional organizations, or online communities can be a fruitful place to start searching for potential mentors. Many organizations and professional associations offer mentoring programs designed to connect mentors with mentees. “Mentorship training programs are critical to increase the absolute number, competencies, and diversity of clinical and translational researchers” (Nearing et al., 2020, p. 730). Finding a mentor is a process that requires patience, persistence, and proactive effort. The right fit between mentor and mentee The mentor/mentee relationship must be built on a firm foundation of trust and mutual respect. A mentor-mentee relationship is most effective when there is mutual respect, trust, and open communication between both parties. A mentor who aligns with the mentee’s personal and professional values is more likely to provide guidance and support that resonates with the mentee’s objectives. A mentor who is willing to invest their time, energy, and resources into their mentee’s success is more likely to be committed to the mentorship journey. What to look for in a mentor “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” ( New International Bible, 1991, Proverbs 27:17). A good mentor offers constructive feedback, encouragement, and guidance that helps their mentees grow and improve. Mentors who have mentored others effectively in the past are more likely to be skilled at guiding and supporting mentees. The mentee should choose someone who inspires and motivates them. They should choose someone who they believe can provide the guidance and support they need to achieve their goals. The transition of knowledge from mentor to mentee is crucial for the advancement and continuation of work, much like the relationship found between Elijah and Elisha (Merida, 2015). How could a mentor assist you in achieving your current academic and career goals related to the DSL program? A mentor who has completed or is familiar with the DSL program can provide guidance on navigating program requirements, including course selection, research opportunities, and thesis or dissertation development. “Under the rapidly changing knowledge landscape, knowledge workers must go beyond learning existing knowledge to develop and exploit their creativity   for producing novel and useful ideas and solutions” (Wang & Shibayama, 2022, p. 1). A mentor with research experience can provide guidance on conducting research, identifying research topics, developing research proposals, collecting data, analyzing findings, and drafting scholarly articles or dissertations. A mentor can offer constructive feedback on your academic work, research projects, presentations, and writing assignments. A mentor may be able to help avoid common types of plagiarism such as cloning, CTRL+C, Find – Replace, remixing, and recycling (Saddleback Library, 2018). They can provide insights into areas for improvement and help
develop skills necessary for success in academia and the chosen career field. A mentor can offer insights into different specialization areas within strategic leadership and help explore options that align with the interests, skills, and career goals of the mentee. A mentor can provide guidance on career planning and development, including advice on career paths, job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development opportunities. References Merida, T. (2015). Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings. B&H Publishing. Nearing, K. A., Nuechterlein, B. M., Tan, S., Zerzan, J. T., Libby, A. M., & Austin, G. L. (2020). Training Mentor–Mentee pairs to build a robust culture for mentorship and a pipeline of clinical and translational researchers: The Colorado mentoring training program. Academic Medicine , 95(5), 730-736. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000003152 New International Bible. (1991). Tyndale House. (Original work published 1973) Saddleback Library. (2018, January 19). Types of plagiarism [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GJZwHk_RS4&t=1s Wang, J., & Shibayama, S. (2022). Mentorship and creativity: Effects of mentor creativity and mentoring style. Research Policy , 51(3), 104451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2021.104451 Responses Hi, George! Incorporating biblical principles in a mentor/mentee relationship can add value and depth. Proverbs 27:17 speaks on the importance of mutual edification and growth through relationships with others ( New International Bible, 1991/1973). “Mentoring requires an investment and commitment from both sides” (Gulati & Kohli, 2022, p. 711). The traditional belief was that mentors offered a more one-directional relationship where they challenged, influenced, and modeled how the mentee should grow and develop themselves into being. Hu et al. (2021) challenged this traditional view claiming that the “mentoring relationship is an interdependent and mutual process affecting both mentors and proteges” (p.1899). This type of symbiotic relationship can be seen in how Elijah mentored Elisha (Merida, 2015). Avoiding plagiarism, life you said, is critical for the success in the DSL Program. A lot of intentional plagiarism is the result of low self-esteem or the Imposter Syndrome where a student might not feel they are experienced or ‘good’ enough to speak on a topic, so they claim other’s works and words as their own. As students, we can arm ourselves with knowledge, like the examples shown in the YouTube video, APA Style Videos by Sam (2020) where they discussed ways to avoid plagiarism, how to properly cite distinct types of sources, and how to properly quote short and long passages. Our mentor in the DSL program can help alleviate the doubts and negative self-talk by encouraging us with the Word, reminding us of our competencies, and sharpening our understanding of the expectations to gain our doctorate degree. References APA Style Videos by Sam. (2020, January 20). APA Style 7th Edition: In-Text Citations, Quotations, and Plagiarism [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=8914hv18xnU&t=2s Gulati, M., & Kohli, P. (2022). Mentorship in cardiology: Building the mentoring relationship. Nature Reviews Cardiology , 19(11), 711-712. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-022-00740- 7
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