Research Worksheet

Research Reality Check

Research Reality Check is a checklist for evaluating a new research idea before starting a project. It helps you examine the problem definition, novelty, feasibility, evaluation plan, related work, and likely reviewer criticisms before turning a vague idea into a paper-ready project.

Original Source

The original checklist is “矢谷流研究アイデアチェックリスト / Research Reality Check” from Prof. Koji Yatani's IIS Lab at the University of Tokyo. Prof. JeongGil Ko's Research Reality Check page introduces the same material as a checklist used when starting a new research project.

I reorganized the material into editable Word worksheets so it can be used directly in student meetings, lab discussions, and advisor meetings. The files are structured for quick 10-minute checks, deeper 30-minute discussions, and paper-readiness reviews before writing a draft.

How To Use

  • Version A: Use this for a 10-minute check when the idea is still rough. It quickly surfaces weak problem statements, novelty gaps, and missing evaluation plans.
  • Version B: Use this before advisor meetings or lab discussions to clarify implementation plans, baselines, competitors, and experimental conditions.
  • Version C: Use this before writing a paper draft, thesis chapter, or proposal to identify where reviewers are likely to attack first.

Download Worksheets

English Worksheet

English editable Word worksheet for discussing research ideas, execution plans, and paper readiness.

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Korean Worksheet

Korean editable Word worksheet for lab meetings, student advising, and research project planning.

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