Hello All,

Does any one have any guides or tips on how to start a new project? I know this might seem a bit odd, but I was thinking if i start a project independently, and I found my self a bit lost on what shall I do? what are the necessary steps to choose a good project? I mean after choosing generally what to do, How do you know if it has not been published or someone else is starting to write a paper about that particular project?

Any ideas will be welcomed :)