I think there are some must like:
- Patient
- Perseverant
- humble
- open - minded
- passionate
What are the characteristics of good researcher?
You can also refer to the following RG links that had discussed the similar topic as above:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Qualities_of_good_researcher
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_ideal_qualities_of_a_research_scholar
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_do_you_think_are_the_most_important_personal_characteristics_of_a_successful_researcher
A good researcher must be open towards new ideas, open-minded and ambitious.
Qualities of good researcher?
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Qualities_of_good_researcher#answers
Dear Dr. Dnyaneshwar Vithalrao Mule , to be a good researcher, you need:
Dear Dr. Dnyaneshwar Vithalrao Mule , there is a researcher within all of us just waiting to be let loose…
Being ‘good’ according to the Oxford English Dictionary can be aligned with a multitude of properties of which “high quality”, “competent” and “skilful” are amongst those listed to name a few.
The qualities required to be good researcher can be broken down into more specific core competencies. Some of them include but not limited to:
1. An analytical mind
“As a market researcher you are constantly analysing a variety of factors. Why does the client ultimately want to do this research? What is the appropriate methodology? When should this research take place? What are the appropriate questions to ask and how? Why did the respondent say that? What are the findings telling us? Why are they telling us that? How do I best communicate the findings? etc. On a daily basis researchers must be able to take a step back and analyse the situation presented to them. The obvious answer is not necessarily the right one” (Gareth Hodgson)
“You have to be able to see the bigger picture as well as the detail. People often find it easier to do one or the other- it is a skilled researcher that can do both simultaneously” (Richard Walker)
2. A people person
“This is important for clients –buyers of research would rather work with professional AND friendly consultants. Also for respondents – to get the best out of interview / focus group participants” (Richard Walker)
3. The ability to stay calm
“It can be really stressful as a researcher sometimes, especially when you have pressing deadlines or are experiencing problems with a data set, for example. When these situations occur, you just have to keep focused and think logically – there will always be an end point, even if it doesn’t feel like it!” (Bethan Turner)
4. Intelligence
“Research requires critical analysis but most of all common sense” (Liz Brierley)
5. Curiosity
“You may have the necessary intelligence but if you are not curious enough then you won’t be passionate about delving deeper to unearth more insight” (Anthony Shephard)
“At the end of the day, the role of a market researcher is to find out about other people’s business and tell it to other people. To be a market researcher you have to have an inherent interest in what other people think (potentially about absolutely anything!), and the nosier you are, the greater depth of information you can extract” (Gareth Hodgson)
6. Quick thinker
“Things don’t always go to plan so you need to be able to think fast” (Anthony Shephard)
7. Commitment
“It’s a tough job – the hours can be long, the deadlines short” (Richard Walker)
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
“So different audiences can clearly understand the findings of the research and what it means for them” (Jo Iaconianni)
“You have to have excellent written communications and be fluent in the language of business” (Richard Walker)
9. Sympathetic
“Having a sympathetic ear when listening to some respondents’ moans and groans is always a good skill to have!” (Liz Brierley)
10. Systematic
“Check, check and check again. It sounds simple but I’ve definitely learnt that building in a proper amount of time for checking your work always pays dividends. This can be applied to all parts of the research process” (Bethan Turner)
“Attention to detail – the ability to ensure that data is accurately presented and reported” (Anthony Shephard)
Good researcher must have a patience , concentration , & to adequate & to acquire the knowledge of his research work so that you may complete program in a time .At the same time the is possibility you may come across certain problems which he should either approach his colleguae for discussion & solution of difficulties if any .
There may be a time a researcher may confused & in such cases he should approach his faculty & the professor concern .
This is my personal opinion
In my opinion, curiosity, patience, devotion, dedication, commitment and above all hard work.
Please also have a look at these useful links.
http://www.hellenicjcardiol.org/archive/full_text/2006/1/2006_1_52.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Qualities_of_good_researcher
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_ideal_qualities_of_a_good_researcher2
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_do_I_need_to_be_considered_a_good_researcher
https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_do_you_think_are_the_most_important_personal_characteristics_of_a_successful_researcher
https://www.researchgate.net/post/How_to_be_a_good_researcher
Article Ten Qualities of a Good Researcher
Good researcher is a :
- patient person
- has a Clair methodology
- known well his goals
- collaborate person
- has a good hability of research in this field
https://www.scribd.com/doc/59292284/What-Are-the-Characteristics-of-a-Good-Researcher
A good researcher, is an integrated person, not only a good scientist and teacher, is also an excellent person
A good researcher is someone who knows that he/she does not know, but believes that answers could be sought through careful and ethical search
A good researcher is a good project manager. Research is all about project management which involves time management, data management and self-management.
A good researcher is the one who can expand the knowledge of his community in a particular field and, moreover, apply it in his own community.
I absolutely agree with all the comments. I have one more..... A researcher should be prepared to have no or little social life :) . Who wants to talk about stuff which only you (and maybe a few other researchers) understand?
From my point of view, a good researcher should be able to use his time properly in a balanced manner and has proper communicative skills.
1. In academic writing, begin as few sentences as possible with pronouns.
2. Avoid research projects unless you already have access to the required tools, participants, statistical skills, etc.
3. A thesaurus is your best friend
4. Work weekends here and there.
5. Read.
6. Help edit when you can. Learn what NOT TO DO from the mistakes of others.
7. Be ethical. You are all that stands in the way of you making a mess of the world through unethical research. I'm not talking about faking statistics or paying someone better than you to write your paper. Dishonest fools are still just fools.
The unethical intellects are the real dangers to society.
8. Don't get distracted by answering questions on researchgate.
9. In marketing, they say, "If you are selling to everyone, you are selling to nobody." The same goes for research. Know your audience. You are not writing for the entire world. Hopefully, you are writing for a substantial number of people, but not everybody. Writing with a specific audience in mind is analogous to the advice should be given when choosing a research topic. Choose a research topic within reason. You are not going to cure cancer in five chapters. Have a specific audience in mind.
10. I want one more.... get a dog.
A researcher must be resilience with an insatiable appetite to solve a problem
In the field of scientific research, for getting high quality results, good researchers should keep up-to-date with the latest papers and technologies in their specific filed of studies.
a researcher must have curiously enough on his/her field and good personal attitude
- An analytical mind.
- The ability to stay calm.
- Intelligence.
- Curiosity.
- Quick thinker.
- Commitment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Sympathetic
a successful researcher tends to be a prolific collaborator who collaborates and publishes papers in several different research topics. Peer group also plays an impor-tant role in a researcher’s productivity and good researcherstend to collaborate and cite each other more. Moreover, asuccessful researcher focusses on challenging problems whichrequire time and garner a lot of citations, however, at thesame time, he/she does not compromise on the quantity ofresearch as well.
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