I strongly believe that good mentoring should include many of the following attributes:

1. It is import to develop and set clear goals and expectations. This should include what the students expects to gain from the mentoring experience as part of a research project. Expectations should be discussed upfront and they should be connected to research activities. Mentors should ensure that students understand their assignment and be prepared to assist students with comprehension of research activities.

2. I will ensure that students are provided multiple ways to understanding project goals and tasks. The key to this is gaining feedback from students as well as giving them a voice as part of the mentorship process. Mentors should encourage questions from mentees and communicate through regular check-ins. Open communication should be part of a supportive process in the mentoring relationship. Good mentors must be good listeners and welcome students' feedback and comments.

3. It is important that student are given step-by-step guidance on the research process in the areas of engaging in literature reviews, the formulation of hypothesis, the development of a data analysis scheme, the interpretation of data analysis, report writing, and drafting conclusions and limitation of the particular approach to the project. The mentor must model behavior for mentees and demonstrate to students how to be professionals in working and collaborating with others. Leading by example mentor and modeling ethnical behaviors in the workplaces and in the research, process is important for students to witness as they develop their professional skills. Good mentor shares their experiences with students to include their learning experiences.