How to Find Collaborators:

-Classification of How the Research Came to Be in the Form of a Collaboration-

Abstract

Collaborative research has the advantage of compensating for three things that cannot be covered by individual research: (1) expertise, (2) diverse perspectives, and (3) networks. However, in order to conduct collaborative research, it is necessary to find collaborators with appropriate qualifications for the research. This paper will review the six networks (1) colleagues, (2) conference participation, (3) direct contact, (4) program, (5) conference management, and (6) introductions to describes the process of the 17 joint presentations the author has made to date at the Japanese Language Education Methods (JLEM).