Hi,
I'm in a situation that no scientist really wants to be in. I'm currently a graduate student in a microbial ecology program, and I'm having trouble coming up with a new research topic. I've had projects in the past, but they failed me for various reasons. I'm currently trying to come up with a new research proposal, but for some reason I just can't formulate any good ideas/questions/hypotheses. I don't really know what to do and I need to have a plan ASAP. Has anyone experience this before? Do you have any helpful tips? Thank you
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Posted 02 November 2010 - 04:12 PM
Is there a certain subject you would like to stay within? i.e fungus, bacteria, etc.
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Posted 02 November 2010 - 09:49 PM
BIOmotion, on 02 November 2010 - 04:12 PM, said:
Is there a certain subject you would like to stay within? i.e fungus, bacteria, etc.
bacteria...the lab I'm currently in most of our research is based out of the salt marsh. We (as a lab) has focused mostly on plant-bacteria interactions and bacteria in burrows.
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I like fungi
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Posted 02 November 2010 - 11:03 PM
Why don't you talk to your supervisor? He or she has a bigger picture of the goal of the research and should be able to assist you to get back on the track.
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Posted 03 November 2010 - 01:01 AM
Perhaps you need to be inspired, have a look at lateral Pubmed, it would be a way nourish your creativity.
Nature magazine. Do you qualify for a free subscription?
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Posted 06 November 2010 - 08:51 PM
I know Fungus interacts with bacteria a lot. Look into some subjects with Fungus. (I'm currently researching on fungus with windshield wiper fluid for cars)
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Posted 07 November 2010 - 08:50 AM
bacteria:
Quorum sensing
Biofilm
Drug resistance
or you can try to find out how about the occurrence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase NDM-1 in your backyard....
etc...
Quorum sensing
Biofilm
Drug resistance
or you can try to find out how about the occurrence of New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase NDM-1 in your backyard....
etc...
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..."best of our knowledge, as far as we know this had never been reported before, though I can't possible read all the published journals on earth, but by perform thorough search in google, the keywords did not match any documents"...
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..."best of our knowledge, as far as we know this had never been reported before, though I can't possible read all the published journals on earth, but by perform thorough search in google, the keywords did not match any documents"...
"what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"---Goddess Casandra reminds me to be strong
"It's all just DNA. Do it."---phage434
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Why does a science forum not have pictures of mice and rats?
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Posted 08 November 2010 - 05:40 PM
How about the change of storm sewer microflora in response to a contaminant (e.g. antifreeze or sidewalk deicer)?
If you need an excuse to practice your chipping, how about doing something with water hazards on golf courses?
If you need an excuse to practice your chipping, how about doing something with water hazards on golf courses?
Edited by lab rat, 08 November 2010 - 05:41 PM.
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