hi

just the type of person, I would like to talk to(an experienced researcher)

Now, I have some further questions for ya(sorry, if they annoy u )

A research project, in its most basic form, is a process that you go through in order to ask a question. You will start out with a question, or an idea, and work from the bottom/base upward, until you have answered your question sufficiently.
Got the basic idea........come up with a question. I think this is one of the biggest challenge itself, coming up with a question that's unique, a bit significant(acc.ing to the present world).
So, if u can tell me some archive, where I can get some ideas from or a group working already on one or some questions that still need to be answered, etc. I hope u got my point. If no, the question in simple words is how can I find a question to work on!!

I know the obvious facts, the question must belong to a field of my interest, the goal must be clear, the audience must be decided, etc.

Other than the above, what suggestions would u give for a succesful research. Is there, any protocol researchers follow? like a model or roadmap or something??

Also, should a question be about something which hasnt been done before or can it be an extension of something or a question on a subkect already been worked on?


Now, lets work on the steps u told me:


1) come up with the question
2) really, really think about the question
I already asked u abt it!
I think the step 2 belong to the same category as the first one i.e. Coming up with a question and realising what the question is? right?

3) find out the possible routes that the question could take
4) read a ton about those routes
5) find out what others have written, find books, websites, and people who would understand the topic
6) gather all of the information, and organize it very clearly
7) look over the gathered information, and write a layout of the paper you wish to write
8) write the paper, paying close attention to the expected audience that will read it
This work I know is a must and it requires a lot of devotion and time, and I am willing to do it!

As for the paper, give some more details like what must be present in the paper? how long the paper must go? Is there, a specific layout(like when writing a CV)? how the paper must be changed according to the audience? Also, can a paper be somewhat like a small book?

And, if I use some details from other books, articles, etc will I need to get permission from the related author?

9) find someone (if you haven't already) to publish the paper.
Publisher is not a problem. But, at what scale should the paper be released?

Do papers generally get recognised like books do? Do I need to get some feebacks, first? And, if the result is good, how can I bring it into knowledge of people?

You don't need to be in a corporation, or a school, or anything... you can do it all yourself.
However, is there a way of getting affiliated to one and get some sponsorships?

It'll take a lot more legwork without funding (for example, instead of being paid the money to take someone out to eat in order to interview them, you may have to come up with your own money, or you may need to find another way to find information out from that person), but it's certainly possible.
Ya, I know funds play an important role.

I dont have any projects at the moment, I am just planning to do one. And, I dont know which direction to go at the moment!

I am in hunt of group or people who are also on the same side, either doing a research at the moment or are willing to start one. I would luv to be a part of one.

So, if u get to know some, do tell me.


Thnx a lot for ur help