Shaping a research project How a potential research topic is shaped into a concrete project depends on context Experienced scientists aiming to write a paper on a subject of mutual interest tend to be fairly focused they quickly design a series of experiment or theoretical goals investigate the relevant literature, and set deadlinesShaping a research project • How a potential research topic is shaped into a concrete project depends on context. • Experienced scientists aiming to write a paper on a subject of mutual interest tend to be fairly focused: • they quickly design a series of experiment • or theoretical goals, investigate the relevant literature, and set deadlines