What are some Guidelines for Investigating Paranormal Evidence?
Ravenfeather: 1. Subjects perceived as ‘Paranormal’ generate controversy. 2. Record EVERYTHING as soon as possible, not omitting the tiniest detail. Record the ‘hard facts’, as well as personal impressions from witnesses and investigators, and personal theories. DO NOT FORGET TO SEPARATE FACTS FROM THEORY. 3.Always credit your sources, respect requests for anonymity, and always be polite and respectful to everyone involved. 4.It is hard to be too objective when scientifically investigating Paranormal Phenomenon. 5. Indulge any and all theories, not ignoring the facts of the case but not being enslaved to them either. 6.Always be ready for ANYTHING, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Look for patterns of ‘coincidences’ when investigating claims of the unusual, such ‘coincidences’ often share a common thread. 7. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof (evidence). A double standard is universally applied to claims of a ‘Paranormal’ nature. You may find the claims of Researchers in more ‘mainline
