Seven imperatives for success in research
Understanding what research is all about is a prerequisite for any researcher... To succeed in the long term, it is important to plan one’s career based on aspirations and competencies, as well as on the ability to develop one’s skills, including planning skills.
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Preface
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Imperative 1: Understand research and its environment
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Imperative 2: Personal development and career advancement
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Imperative 3: Be the ‘ethical’ researcher
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Imperative 4: Develop your planning skills
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Imperative 5: Present your research results
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Imperative 6: Get published
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Imperative 7: Go beyond ... The ivory tower
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