Still LEARNING (Replace Parenthood with Mentorhood)

 

Choosing a Right FIELD of Research - Unambitious Student Syndrome

Every year I ask students to begin their research by finding their favourite field. Most of the time, I spend around 2 MONTHS (yes, 2 months) trying to CONVINCE the students that DO NOT start a Lab Research - start a Review Research Paper. In my opinion a TOP Quality Review Research Paper can be done in a span of 3 days. 

1. First day = 3-5 hours = search the area of your favourite Field of Inquiry
2. 1st and Second day = 5-6 hours = identify the Top Papers in your research field. 
3. 2nd and 3rd day = Collect all the info in your Word Document and also list the links to the latest and earlier Research BOOKS + Articles. 
4. End of 3rd Day = submit your finding to me for guidance for approval of topic. 

But who cares about an Old Man's Plea?

What is the main deterrent year-after-year of students FAILING to submit their Research TOPIC at the beginning of their Application Season?

1. Students FANTASIZE that their Research should look like a LAB research Paper. 
2. They often think that their research will COMPLETELY Change the World. Phew!!!
3. They are Physically INCAPABLE to work in Early Morning and continue throughout the day. 
4. The time they start SEARCHING the Research Area, it is already 12 pm or 1 pm and that's the end. 
5. They often SUFFER from Cold and Physical Weakness. So, academic AGGRESSIVENESS is for EVER MISSING in their attitude. 
6. The KEEP their ROOM and DOOR shut, and take this Freedom of Seclusion to KILL time. 
   
7. They are UNABLE to work in OPEN space under the scrutinizing EYES of a guide or parental care. 
8. They don't either Eat Well, or SLEEP Well, or Drink Well. Some even don't bath well. Or even a few don't even Moshari well. 
   
9. And they believe that their caregivers (Parents/Teachers/Guides/Peers) are their Filthiest Enemies.  
10. Submit RESEARCH proposals within next 3 days.