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Large research groups have guides for newcomers, which contain both important information, both high-level and practical, on their new position and the group. I don't have such a large group, but I can see the value in keeping all important information in one central place.

So, if I get to writing such a document, what information should one put in a group guide for new group members?

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  • Does this group include international students and post-docs?
    – Faheem Mitha
    Commented Oct 6, 2013 at 15:39
  • @FaheemMitha yes, it's international
    – F'x
    Commented Oct 6, 2013 at 15:50
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    I hate bureaucracy, but I would start off by talking to HR to make sure you include everything you "have" to. This probably can be a page of links to relevant web pages.
    – StrongBad
    Commented Oct 6, 2013 at 17:30

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You can find a lot of good examples on the web, written by professors with a lot more experience, but here is mine. It includes guidelines and advice on:

  • How to approach group meetings and individual meetings with advisor (me)
  • Finding a thesis topic
  • Planning and recording research
  • Reading the literature
  • Writing papers
  • Publishing papers
  • Giving talks
  • Programming
  • Recommended software tools
  • General conduct
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    Your guide was very enlightening, and very well organized (which I am sure reflects the state of your lab). Thank you!
    – eacousineau
    Commented Jan 16, 2014 at 13:08

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