Asking the right questions is a crucial part of effective research. However, there is more to it than simply questions and answers. Research needs to be shared and that means knowing how, and being able to express your findings is essential. The AuthorAID project seeks to help new researchers build and develop their skills. Here, a first time mentor Dr. Daniel S. Korbel describes his experience.

Presentation from the South-South Initiative (SSI) workshop held in Iguassu Falls, Brazil, on 22-25 October 2010. Offers basic advice on scientific writing, introduces AuthorAID, and notes other resources.

Presentation from the South-South Initiative (SSI) workshop held in Iguassu Falls, Brazil, on 22-25 October 2010. By Philip T. LoVerde, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA. Includes guidance and a resource list.

From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.

From the AuthorAID Workshop on Research Writing, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 21–24 June 2010.

This is a guide for mentors covering 'Getting started', 'Working with your mentee', 'Providing feedback' and 'Finishing up'.

From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010. Entails planning 3 items: a 1-day workshop on research writing (to be held immediately before a conference), a 12-session course in research writing, and a research-writing workshop consisting of 2 full-day sessions 1 week apart.

From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.

From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.

From the AuthorAID Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Teaching Research Writing, Tanzania, 25 June 2010.