I believe I've come across an idea that a handy tool in research. Being an author, of course I have my ebooks in as many directories as I can. Just recently I opened my own ebook directory where I advertise my various titles along with other authors works. The one thing I hadn't tried was to create a message board or forum and attach it to my ebook directory. for more detials:-www.profit-pulling-ebooks.com. With this method I can invite visitors and authors of the books listed on my directory to discuss the books themselves and even get ideas for future ebooks.

I already know this method works because interactions on my support board for the drafting lessons, I periodically ask my students on the board what they think of different subjects and ask them what they would like to see next in a course. Many gladly respond with their own ideas and thoughts. Matter of fact they are pleased to be a part of the process.

One of those conversations went as follows and originally wasn't aimed at research. This particular student was just asking a question about one of the lessons:

Me - Thanks. Would you believe by the way that you are the first in 2 years that actually let me know they found the window missing??? Now what does that tell us?

Student - Tim, Yow! I'm not even gonna venture a guess! Now I'm almost afraid to mention that I reached the point in Lesson #7 where the center beam for the floor joists should be 12"...

Me - Man, you are right on top of it. Continue to enjoy. Hey, help me out with something, will ya? I have a few projects in the works. for visit detials:-www.make-your-ebook-sell.com.If you don't mind, which do you think would be the most popular or interesting?

The projects I have on the drawing board right now are:

1. Creating construction drawings for a strawbale home

2. Converting a barn into a home

3. Mechanical drawing on a drafting board

4. Machine Shop Drafting 101

5. Industrial drafting 101

6. Survey and Topographical Drafting 101

7. Creating construction drawings for an earthship

Student - These are some very interesting ideas! If I were to pick from your list, I'd probably go in this order:

1. Survey and Topographical Drafting 101

2. Industrial drafting 101

3. Machine Shop Drafting 101

These for the possible future earning potential for students, but for me personally, I'd like:

1. Creating construction drawings for an earthship

2. Converting a barn into a home

3. Creating construction drawings for a strawbale home

That's because of my "Mother Earth News" way of thinking, I do believe!

Then another student joined into the conversation with the following:

Other Student - I would like to see these choices from your list, in no particular order...

mech drawing on a drafting board

machine shop 101

industrial drafting 101

survey/topo draft 101

also if you may consider input... i would like to see a few 101's directed toward indust mech systems, electrical, boiler plants/chiller plants, hvac etc... just my $.02....ya get what ya pay for...lol

Anyway, I thought I'd share this tidbit with you. Just by including the public in suggesting topics can give you a wealth of information.