Abstract
This paper provides a semi-autoethnographic exploration of the evolving practice of mentorship within forensic debate. Ultimately, this paper is situated within previous literature, such as Buell's (2004) understanding of mentorship models, but expands on the need for an evolving mentorship model within student-professor mentorship, especially as the student role changes from undergraduate student to graduate student. The researchers' arguments in this paper are around how mentorship in student-professor relationships needs to adapt as the student's role changes from novice to experienced competitor and eventually from student to coach. The goal of the mentor-mentee relationship is long-term success for both parties that can provide a more profound connection both professionally and personally. Thus, by exploring each researcher's experience within forensics, there can be a greater understanding of the practical benefits of a lasting and growing mentorship in the forensic community.
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Recommended Citation
Foote, Justin G. and Murdock, Emma
(2023)
"Mentorship as an Evolving Practice: Emma and Justin's Excellent Adventure,"
Speaker & Gavel: Vol. 59:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/speaker-gavel/vol59/iss1/2