Research 6 min read
Starting your first research project
How to find collaborators and turn an early idea into a clear, workable brief.
A strong first research project has a narrow question, a realistic method, and a clear contribution. Start by writing the problem in one sentence and naming the evidence you need.
When you invite collaborators, be specific about the skills, time commitment, and decisions they will own. Clarity helps students find a project that matches their capacity.
Before work begins, agree on authorship, data handling, meeting rhythm, and how changes to scope will be made.
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