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Research news and Comment: Collaborative Research: Why and How?

Conducting research, either alone or collaboratively, is often difficult and may be particularly hard for those in disciplines such as education, where researchers may have less support and fewer resources than those in traditionally research-oriented fields such as the biological sciences. It is also particularly difficult for those starting out in research to overcome the initial trepidation and perhaps lack of confidence many writers feel before they have established a record of research and publication. One way to overcome some of this apprehension is to engage in collaboration with other researchers. Collaboration draws more individuals into doing research, individuals who may never have thought of themselves as researchers and writers. By extending the circle of researchers, we broaden the perspectives and add voices to the field. Exploring issues of mutual interest by doing collaborative work is not only personally and professionally enriching but also benefits the field as a whole.