This document provides my thoughts based on my very short experience in research so far.
This may be incomplete forever as in my opinion it is difficult to have an accurate list of
qualities of a good researcher. We can add new items into the list only based on our past
experiences. I welcome everyone to express their thoughts freely on this and contribute in
developing this list. Finally, not everyone may be able to have all these qualities,
but having a list like this would motivate anyone at least to some extent in acquiring these
qualities.
What it means by a good researcher
A calm, kind hearted, obedient and respectful person with good maturity in the first instance.
Disciplined, diplomatic, hardworking, good mannered, sincere, devoted and determined.
Listens to others then thinks then pauses and then critically comments.
Tries to put into practice at least to some extent what he/she says.
A good communicator and well concentrated.
Likes to learn new things even from kids, takes adventures and appreciates the progress and results of others.
Patient, bold, gentle, unafraid, confidant, majestic and keeps his/her head cool under pressure.
Believes that knowledge is acquired through training and wisdom is learnt through experience.
A motivator and encourager to others through his/her own actions.
A good collaborator in a group, accpets the responsibility and regular to the meetings
Uses avaialble resources to the best of his/her abilities
Progresses forward by accpeting his/her errors
Likes to be a life-long student with a good commitment
Likes to gain knowledge continuously
Sees the work and happiness as one and the same object.
Believes that success is a journey but not a destination