This video stresses the importance of the role that a supervisor plays in one’s experience and success as  a graduate student. It gives advice on what to look for in a supervisor, how to find a supervisor, and how  to go about contacting supervisors.

This resource gives students questions to ask potential supervisors regarding a variety of different areas  that are relevant to graduate supervision, such as:

• Roles and responsibilities of supervisors and graduate students
• The importance of open communication and clarifying expectations
• Funding
• Workspaces
• Communication and meetings
• Publications
• Work-life balance
• Safety

This resource also provides students with direction on where to get information on topics such as  accessibility and academic integrity; these resources, however, are for Western University and likely  won’t be as relevant for those attending Carleton University.