Here's how to paralyze yourself. Ignore
the check list that follows. And to try to begin with the result
(a perfect semester topic) without the journey--and work--that's
needed to create a good project. A project that you'll enjoy
doing, and will be proud of when you're done.
It's amazing how easy it is to
fall into this trap. It's like trying to produce the proverbial
tip of the iceberg without the large foundation underneath. Imagine
removing the underwater part of the iceberg shown above. And
then trying to put a heavy weight on the part showing above the
water. The iceberg would fall apart, and the heavy weight would
fall to the bottom of the ocean.
The best way to avoid shooting
yourself in the foot is to use the "road map" that
follows.
START EARLY so you'll have plenty
of time to develop and write your paper.
Use the navigation bar below
to go forward or back. The medallion in the center will bring
you back to the Research Strategy main menu page.
