Research into Practice—Promoting Participation, Perseverance and Publications

P25: Talent and Perseverance

Many people think that all you need to succeed at anything is talent but talent alone without perseverance and determination, cannot help you achieve success. Talent is helpful but perseverance ensured one achieves success. A child can show an exceptional talent for storytelling, but if he ignores his teacher’s comments and doesn’t work on his stories, he will never be a great novel...

Research Output Publications and CRIS

Publications still are regarded as a major measure of R&D output. Debates rage over the relative quality of publications in journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, the media. Grey literature is emerging as an important component. Despite the move of journals and conference publications to electronic versions accessed online, rising prices and reducing library budgets are revolutionizin...

Passion and perseverance.

Note: This article, expressing the thoughts of Gail S. Fidler, was being developed jointly by Mrs. Fidler and Nedra P. Gillette at the time of Mrs. Fidler’s death, April 26, 2005. It was completed using notes recorded during an extensive interview and reminiscence session the 2nd week in February. Fidler, G. S., Gillette, N. P. (2005). A firm persuasion in our work—Passion and perseverance. Ame...

Plagiarism in scientific research and publications and how to prevent it

Quality is assessed on the basis of adequate evidence, while best results of the research are accomplished through scientific knowledge. Information  contained in a scientific work must always be based on scientific evidence. Guidelines for genuine scientific research should be designed based on real  results. Dynamic research and use correct methods of scientific work must originate from eve...

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