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Recognizing the Potential of Research
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Recognizing the Potential of Research

Chaomei Chen
Turning Points, 4
01 Jan 2011

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Information Science & Library Science Science & Technology Technology
Basic research often does not have an earlier sign of whether and how it might be practically valuable. Research has found a recurring pattern that many scientific breakthroughs emerge as multiple lines of research converge. The question is: Is it possible to recognize a fruitful path ahead of time? In this chapter we discuss lessons learned from studies of both hindsight and foresight of identifying and recognizing the most important discoveries and innovations.

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