Students and supervisors interactions in master’s projects: Exploring face-to-face vs mediated communication

This study aims at exploring communication practices between students and supervisors in thesis projects. The conducted a comparison face-to-face mediated through the use of emails. researcher used autobiographical reflection to document examples information communicated during two interactions. Furthermore, it utilized semi-structured interviews with three who were conducting their Information Studies Department Kuwait University. Then, four students’ from other masters’ programs. qualitative method analyze results. findings showed that meetings seek different types information. topics discussed varied interaction. Face-to-face was perceived as more effective productive, while easier faster. Students e-mails set appointments supervisors, ask questions get feedback on assignments. faced some barriers such difficulty sense-making experiencing “black-hole” phenomenon. suggested applying an electronic supervision system facilitate supervisors. has practical significance helps interact successfully writing stages.