How do I become a researcher?

How do I become a researcher?

These are the basic steps you should follow to become a research scientist: Obtain a bachelor’s degree. Complete a master’s degree….Consider a doctorate.

1. Obtain a bachelor’s degree.
2. Complete a master’s degree.
3. Gain experience.
4. Pursue certifications.
5. Consider a doctorate.

What degree do you need to be a research assistant?

Education: Research assistants are usually required to have at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of study that the research is in.

Can you publish as an independent researcher?

I’ve published many a paper as an “independent scholar.” It’s completely acceptable… since one hopes its the content (what) that matters and not the who or the where. Peer review not one’s employment status will determine whether or not a paper is accepted and published.

Is it bad to publish in low tier journals?

For one, publishing in a low-tier journal is better than not publishing the paper at all. Additionally, it does not hurt to publish one paper in a a low-tier journal. Try to confirm that it is not a really obscure journal or a predatory one.

What is a 4 * Journal?

The new guide gives 85 journals (6.1 per cent) a quality rating of 4, meaning that they publish the “most original and best executed research”, compared with 72 (8.7 per cent) in the last edition.

What is Q ranking of journals?

Q index defines the rank of a journal in a specific field. It describes ranking of the journal as as Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 where Q1 means the ranking among top 25% journals in the same field.

What is SJR in Scopus?

The SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) indicator is a measure of the scientific influence of scholarly journals that accounts for both the number of citations received by a journal and the importance or prestige of the journals where the citations come from. Higher SJR values are meant to indicate greater journal prestige.