(1) Consult papers in related research fields to learn about related knowledge and research progress in this field. Although these papers are not your tutor's own, they can help you gain deeper domain knowledge and research background, and help you better understand and master the corresponding research methods and ideas.

(2) Communicate with the brothers and sisters of the tutor or peers to understand their research progress and achievements in this field, as well as the experience and experience of reading the tutor's thesis. These exchanges will help you to better understand the research direction and ideas of your tutor, and what direction we should pay attention to and carry out our own research.

(3) Searching the tutor's relevant research results through various search engines and academic search databases on the Internet will help you understand the tutor's academic level and research focus. You won't have nothing to say in the face of your mentor.