Conquering Everest: Researching into Thin Air – A Research Journey Reflection

The research journey has been compared to a great river, a maze and even eating an elephant or climbing a mountain. Whatever the research journey is parallel to; there are common elements which are analogous within any comparison. The research journey is guided by fundamental principles of preparation, communication, negotiation and adaptation, while being underpinned by enthusiasm, determination and ethics to guides the process. This chapter will focus on the research journey from a personal view through the allegory of conquering Everest, which continues to aid my expedition.