How to survive in research: advice for the novice investigator.

作者信息

Siskind Dan, Parker Stephen, Loi Samantha, Looi Jeffrey C, Macfarlane Matthew D, Merry Sally, Smith Geoff, Kisely Steve

机构信息

Committee for Research, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), Melbourne, VICUniversity of Queensland, School of Medicine and Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Committee for Research, RANZCP, Melbourne, VICUniversity of Queensland, School of Medicine and Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

出版信息

Australas Psychiatry. 2015 Feb;23(1):22-4. doi: 10.1177/1039856214562078. Epub 2014 Dec 15.

DOI:10.1177/1039856214562078

PMID:25512965

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

This paper, written by the RANZCP Committee for Research, provides an outline for how to survive in research, considering the ingredients likely to contribute to success, the role of supportive structures and the expected challenges. Learning how to survive in research is relevant for both trainees and for Fellows undertaking research at any stage of their career.

CONCLUSIONS

Intellectual curiosity, perseverance, frustration tolerance, patience and humility are key for success as a researcher. Selection of the right supervisor is important, as is development and maintenance of a good working supervisor/supervisee relationship. The personal benefits of undertaking research include flexibility in work hours, and improved skills in writing, oral presentations, objectivity, critical thinking, problem solving and project management.

摘要