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Monitors mentee's progress throughout the entire relationship.

Encourages the mentee to engage in the research plan that has a clear set of expectations and high standards.

Nurtures relationship with mentee by providing guidance and direction.

Teaches:
- professionalism
- ethics
- problem solving.

Offers "Obi-wanisms"¹, which includes
- sage advice
- praise and positive reinforcement
- patience
- setting of high standards
- role model to emulate

¹"Obi-wanism" is a slang term for a particularly wise saying. Defined by Merriam-Webster online: Merriam-Webster.com

Respects mentee's
- priorities (personal and professional)
- time
- wants/needs
- ideas

Shares experiences by
- offering suggestions for success
- guiding mentees

Honors the mentee by
- using time wisely
- creating lines of open communication

Instills integrity in mentee

Promotes professional development including
- career skills
- life skills

Makes it happen by
- developing a plan of action with mentor's advice
- accomplishing the plan

Engages actively in the research plan with the support of the mentor

Nurtures relationship with mentor by accepting guidance objectively

- Trusts mentor's judgement
- Tolerates constructive criticism

Open to receiving the advice, praise, standards, and examples offered by the mentor

Respects mentor's
- advice
- constructive criticism
- time
- experience

Seeks advice by
- identifying challenges
- articulating needs

Honors mentor by
- using time wisely
- creating an open line of communication

Instills integrity in himself/herself

Progresses by
- practicing what he/she has learned
- providing feedback to mentor
- perservering in personal goals

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