What makes a good researcher?

Written By Emma Boulton

This is my list of qualities that make a good researcher, do you agree?

  • People person

  • Good listener

  • Likes solving puzzles and investigating things

  • Likes spending time 'in the weeds'

  • Like a dog with a bone. Tenacious.

  • A stickler for the details.

  • Methodical and meticulous.

  • Ultimately all about the big picture

  • Likes to 'hold the pen'

  • Happy to iterate and collaborate

  • Team player

  • Good at plate juggling and managing multiple projects

Emma Boulton https://emmaboulton.co.uk
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