Paranormal and Ghost Research Standards and Protocols.

June 10th, 2009 by Augustine Towonsing

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A scientific research on Paranormal and ghost research always requires a set of standard and protocols to ensure a proper investigation done in a professional manner.

These standards and protocols are the basic guidelines for a beginner in paranormal and ghost research to eliminate the common errors by most beginners. Furthermore, these paranormal and ghost research standards and protocols are based on the Malaysian Ghost Research experienced and the International Ghost Hunters Society Standards and Protocols to ensure professionalism in paranormal investigation and ghost research. What should you do:

1. Equipments.

• Make sure you clean your camera lens before and after a paranormal investigation.

• Bring only all the necessary equipment during a paranormal investigation. Remember, it is YOU and not how advanced your gadgets are which determine your success.

• Remove or wear the camera strap so it does not hang loose.

• Take photos of dust particles, pollen, moisture droplets to see how your camera records these kind of orbs.

2. Personal Manners Standard.

• Always be calm and put your focus only  on your investigation.

• Wear a cap if you have long hair.

• Do not let your mind think negatively but always have an open mind during a paranormal investigation and ghost research.

• Release yourself from daily life problems to ensure 100% focus only for the investigation.

• If you sense strange activity or feel as if you are being threatened, then just stop for a while - as you may have trespassed someone's private area or you may be near a portal. Calm yourself down, tell the spirit who you are and your purpose there. Start your line with "Forgive me for..." Always remember we are not invited to be there but we are actually intruding someone's private home  - so be respectful to the owner.

• Always have an open mind during a paranormal investigation and ghost research.

3. Group's Manner Standard.

• If someone is angry, they should not be involved in an investigation. They will draw angry spirits and other non-angry spirits will avoid them.

• Do not bring along sceptics or those who are negative or want proof that ghosts exist.

• If you come in a big group of investigators you may divide your group into a smaller group that may only consist of 2 to 3 members. Never exceed more than 3 members in a group.

• All groups should have a device to communicate with each other and each group should report to the group's leader every 30 minutes or when necessary.

4. At The Field of Investigation.

• Avoid making noise too much during the investigation.

• When you reach the field of investigation, greet the spirit and tell them who you are and state your purpose.

• Start your investigation only after 10-15 minutes from the time you reach the place.

• Before you start your investigation, ask the spirits of the dead for permission to take their photos, record their voices or to perform video recording.

• Respect posted property, ask permission and do not trespass.

• Always conduct your investigations in a professional manner.

• Show reverence and respect all the time in cemeteries, battlefields, historical sites, etc.

• No running or hose play in cemeteries or historical sites.

• Video recording must only be done with a tripod and after 10 - 15 minutes, stop the recording and go to another area.

• Whenever you start a new recording in a new area, always treats it as a new fresh investigation. You are required to greet the spirit and tell them who you are and your purpose again.

• You don't need to stay around near your video camera. Do other things while the video camera 'works' for you.

• If you are taking photos with an ordinary digital camera make sure you take a photo within 9 -12 feet only.

• Avoid taking pictures with flash at reflective or shiny surfaces.

• Keep fingers away from the lens of the camera.

• When you have done your investigations always thank the spirit for their co-operation.

• Be aware of the insect type that can be found at the field investigation.

• Before starting your investigation please note the ambient temperature, the moisture level, the earth geomagnetic field, any kind of electrical sources and other explainable sources.

5. General Standards and Protocols.

• If possible it is recommended that you let the spirits know of your intention to conduct a paranormal investigation a few hours prior to the actual field investigation. 

• Leave nothing at the field of an investigation except for your footprints.

• No smoking, drugs or drinking during an investigation.

• We do not consider Ouija boards, dowsing rods, pendants or séances as valid investigation tools.

• The best time for conducting paranormal investigation is during the solar storm. Yet, based on Malaysian Ghost Research experienced all times are best for paranormal investigation  - as long as you have the focus towards your paranormal investigation as every matter exists in one definite existence that has no beginning nor end - God's Mind that holds everything. Therefore, the best time for conducting paranormal investigation is embedded in YOU. It is not necessary to follow the lunar cycles as Malaysian Ghost Research has found that the lunar calendar has nothing to do with ghost activity.

• You may also read the article Paranormal and ghost research investigation methodology.

Find out The moon phase, does it really have impact on ghost hunting?

 

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Augustine Towonsing, CGR, CPI, CEVPR, PDP, CI ,CPC
Founder of Malaysian Ghost Research
Paranormal Investigator and Ghost Researcher, Reiki Master, 
Member of The International Ghost Hunters Society and The International Ghost Hunters Inner Circle Society.

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