In general, you’ll want to have a plan about what you will talk about with your adviser. You can discuss expectations and share your goals. Show your adviser the progress you’ve made and update him/her about any roadblocks or concerns. You may find that setting an agenda ahead of time makes it easier for you to have a productive meeting. Email your advisor a list of bullet points that you wish to discuss, and a clear list of questions that you intend to ask. Tick these off as your meeting progresses. By providing your key questions in advance, your adviser can give them some prior thought.
If there is anything you would like your adviser to review before the meeting, send it to him/her at least several days before the meeting, and then place discussion of that item on your emailed meeting agenda.
In general, think about the topics or goals you want to discuss, and give yourself enough time to talk through each point with your adviser. You should plan for 30 minute meetings.
The information above is summarized from the University of Washington’s College of Education. The link will give you general information about working with your faculty adviser and how to have productive meetings. More information can also be found on the GreatResearch blog post about managing your adviser and tips for scheduling and attending meetings.
If there is anything you would like your adviser to review before the meeting, send it to him/her at least several days before the meeting, and then place discussion of that item on your emailed meeting agenda.
In general, think about the topics or goals you want to discuss, and give yourself enough time to talk through each point with your adviser. You should plan for 30 minute meetings.
The information above is summarized from the University of Washington’s College of Education. The link will give you general information about working with your faculty adviser and how to have productive meetings. More information can also be found on the GreatResearch blog post about managing your adviser and tips for scheduling and attending meetings.