Do you want to be an independent researcher?
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- This video outlines my ten top tips for becoming an independent researcher, which should help you to decide whether or not it could be an option for you.
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Wow!!! The things you warn people about are the things I’ve been so worried I might not be able to do… 😂😂😂
Oh my! At last!!! Think I’ve found my calling!!! At 42 knocking on 3!!!
Thank you for doing this video!
Thanks for your kind comment. I'm glad it was useful. Good luck!
Helen! I am 22 years old and found your channel through researching how to research :)
I am commenting because I have spent the last two hours watching some of your videos and reading from your website. Your work has resonated with me deeply.
I do not have a college degree and as a child my father planted the idea in my head that I could find respect in the world through publication rather than proving myself through monetary success. I have been studying independently for the past four years in basements and in any coffee shop that doesn't take my order. My studies allow me to understand the world and myself, so I can better enjoy them both. I have become very minimalist out of both necessity and desire to pursue my goals; in essence to be more free. My entrepreneurial eyes have always found opportunities for business and a means to support myself. Your work reminds me of my fathers advice.
Free information as within video is what fuels me forward. I am greatly motivated to know that others can do such progressive work for and by themselves!
Thank you!
You are very welcome. I'm glad my work has been useful for you, and I wish you the best of luck with your career.
I’m a software engineer for a large Fortune 100 company and I make great money. But I’m absolutely miserable. I’ve decided to stay until I can pay off my mortgage (a modest mortgage so this will be easy with my high salary) I also have little children to keep in mind. Once my largest expense is paid off, I’m jumping ship from that soul-sucking job and doing my own research in the realm of Computer Science.
Sounds sensible. Having no housing costs is a game-changer; I got there a few years ago and it was liberating. After I graduated from my first degree, I worked for four years in two blue-chip City of London firms where the money was great, and I saw how seductive that was, and how miserable I would be if I stayed. Once you get to jump ship you will never look back. Good luck!
Good luck, mate! I'm about to start a graduate program in Computer Science at uni. Glad to see I'm not the only one who finds a corporate software dev job to be boring
Thanks for the tips. Also, love your accent!
Thank you!
thanks for your tips. Opportunities to find a funded PhD project in my field (organic farming) are really scarce. And looking at the University fees for EU candidates for doctoral degrees in the UK, it makes it nearly impossible to assume such high annual cost. But in order to apply for a scholarship I understand you need to first apply for and accept a PhD offer, so you may only find out if you have been successful after actually starting your PhD, which makes the decision quite risky, especially as it usually involves moving, finding accommodation, etc. So you may be well motivated but the cost factor is a big hurdle.
I started my PhD in 2003 and everything was different then, plus I am not an academic so it is difficult for me to guide you. I would suggest you find someone you would like for your supervisor, whose web page says they are open to working with new PhD students, and then contact them for advice. Best of luck!
Thank you, Helen!
You're welcome.
Thank you so much Helen. Your video was straight to the point and really helpful. I wish you all the best
You're welcome, Salim!
Thank you ma'am, brilliant and unbiased discussion and valid points made.
Coming back to time, yes time is something that must be considered. Independent Research is not for the faint of heart.
Thank you Michael!
Thank you very much for sharing!
You're welcome.
It is true to lead a researcher's life which is full of sacrifices.
Yes. And rewards, too.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
Thank you for the video.
You are welcome, Marcelo.
great and informative talk, thank you.
I am a physics student and i intend to work in theoretical research in the future. However, sadly nowadays in academia there are some issues mostly you are aware of them such as "publish or perish" attitude, having less freedom for new ideas.. etc. On the other hand, everybody advice me to stay in academia to learn from my peers and advisor.
I am considering to be independent researcher but I am not sure that this can be the right decision because maybe surrounding myself with great researchers might be more beneficial.
Iam wondering about your opinion.
Thank you again and stay happy doing amazing work :)
Ismail some people do both: half-time academia and half-time independent research. Maybe this would be a sensible way forward for you. Good luck!
seems logical. Thank you!@@HelenKaraWriter
Im so very interested in becoming a researcher. I am beginning my MS in Psychology with a Forensic Psych concentration next month. Ive read that the field is fairly new. Where can I find possible topics? Or do you have any advice where I can get inspiration for topics? Do companies specifically ask you a question? Do you go off your own curiosity? Im brand new to this and want to be prepared. Im incredibly excited by the prospect of potentially adding to the field of forensic psychology.
Ive had a couple interviews with admissions. My final one is Monday. Is there something I can ask them with regards to potential research? I know there is potential to get involved with research outside of class while in school, I hope that is possible where I am going. My coursework will be 100% online. I am taking the thesis track verses the comprehensive exam track.
Thank you for reading my comment. And thank you for any guidance. You have made this even more enticing for me. Cheers.
Hi Stephanie, you can find possible topics by reading relevant literature (academic and other) and identifying gaps in knowledge. As a commissioned researcher, my clients set their research questions, though sometimes they ask for my help in doing this. Forensic psych is not a field I know much about, though I have done a little work with some forensic scientists and my impression is that there are few independent researchers in that field, they are mostly employed by criminal justice and other organisations. I think asking about potential to get involved with research outside of class while in school would be a very good question. I do know that in forensic science, even people doing their first degrees can make valuable contributions to knowledge, so I'm sure it should be possible at MS level. Best of luck!
@@HelenKaraWriter Thank you so much for your response and insight. I cannot wait to begin this journey. I will make it a point to reach out to my professors for any opportunities. Good to know there are few who become independent researchers as well. I start next month :)
@@stephaniedugan Great news. I hope it goes well.
Thank you
You're welcome
I am in the last year of my PhD, but I honestly don't want to work for a company or a university. Is it worth it in 2023 to try to become an independent researcher? I worry that there are too many people doing the same thing and who are already well established.
I don't know for sure - but having a PhD will certainly help, and if you would prefer to work for yourself, then I would say it's worth a go. The National Coalition of Independent Scholars may be worth checking out; despite its name, it is a global institution, and includes researchers as well as scholars. You might need to start out with a part-time job while you build your indie research business, but that depends on your situation. Good luck!
@@HelenKaraWriter Thank you kindly for replying and for the advice. I appreciate it sincerely :)
I love this video...thank u for sharing valuable knowledge & information on research.
Glad you liked it, Chandrima!
I learned a lot! interesting video!
Thank you Ellie!
Thank you so much for your genuine sharing. This video is so informative and you have addressed some crucial points which are really helpful.
Glad it was helpful, Kady!
Hello, let's do some research to prevent tooth decay
Sorry, I'm much too busy to take this on! Good luck
Helen, as a long time independent researcher, isn't it the case that you can apply for a PhD by publication?
You can, though you may need some kind of relationship with a university. This may help www.routledge.com/Strategies-for-Writing-a-Thesis-by-Publication-in-the-Social-Sciences-and-Humanities/Nygaard-Solli/p/book/9780367204693 good luck!
Thank you ma'am .... thank you so so much...for this information....it means a lot to me..❤️
You're welcome.
Hello madam...! I'm a undergraduate student in business from Sri Lanka....but I wanna be a researcher in social sciences......let me know how to get into that ? I really love in field of public policy also...
Hello! Thanks for your comment. The Social Research Association has some useful information about social research careers in the UK the-sra.org.uk/SRA/SRA/Careers/Careers-in-Social-Research.aspx which may suggest some good starting points, whether or not you live in the UK. After that: develop some research skills by searching online, which will be good practice for your work as a researcher! Best of luck.
Hi Helen, I am a high school student, and I really want to get started with research. How can I get started?
Hi Ariel, it depends on the opportunities available in your country; I suggest you check those out online which should help you figure out what to aim for (and also practise your research skills!). Good grades will help for sure, also some post-school education if you can. I am preparing a video about careers in research which will be on this channel in the next few weeks. Good luck!
How does a researcher that has his name on nothing, carry the weight of a massive breakthrough? Let alone carry it to the appropriate scaffold that it may be taken off my shoulders? I can't keep my mouth shut, but it's a 20+ year project that I deserve to find reward in before it's stolen from me. In 1975 a paper was written, citing scientific revolution in a particular field I am about to rewrite. I feel like NOW is the time for everything, including making mistakes I cannot recover from. Money is not a logical process of mine, research is about truth and nothing more. Philosophy is my Socratic blade and I fear the worlds poison! I even find myself thinking the Universities are going to try to steal it from me if I don't print it. This is my networking, can you help? I will visit your site!
Thank you for your comment. I'm not the best person to advise you because your field and research trajectory are so different from my own. I would recommend the National Coalition of Independent Scholars (a global organisation despite their name): www.ncis.org/ They may still have an active Facebook group which is open to non-members; I haven't been active on FB myself for the last 18 months so I'm not sure, but it would be worth checking. Good luck!
Greetings of the day !
I am MUHAMMAD ATTIQ an 18 years old boy from Pakistan,
I am First year MBBS ( Beachlor of medicine and surgery ) Student
I am much curious to be a good researher and Scientist
But I have no Guidance
Can Any Platform help me in this regard?
Hello Muhammad, I am not the best person to help you because I teach postgraduate students. You are studying a research subject so your tutors should be able to guide you. Searching the internet (as you are evidently doing already) can also lead you to helpful resources. And this organisation may be useful too www.inasp.info/ good luck with your studies and your career!
Very nice video people should make such people famous rather than making stupid people famous.
Thank you, Mandakini!
Helen...
I like what you re doing..in twrms of reseach work..
May I have your contacts...please
Mic
Hi Mic thanks for your comment. You can contact me via my website (helenkara.com/contact-helen/) or via Twitter (@DrHelenKara)