Creating Research-Based YouTube Videos using the Kipling Method

Introduction

• Mention of popular YouTubers: Dhruv Rathee, Mohak Mangal, Nitish Rajput.
• Challenges in starting research, identifying points, and writing scripts.
• Video aims to answer these questions using the Kipling Method.

The Kipling Method (5W1H Method)

• Purpose: Gather comprehensive information on any topic.
• Components:
  • Who
  • What
  • When
  • Where
  • Why
  • How

Example: Topic - "The Hidden World of Dark Web"

1. What: Define the Dark Web, its differences from the surface web, types of content.
2. When: Timeline and significant historical events of its emergence.
3. Where: Origin and usage locations.
4. Who: Controllers, users, victims.
5. Why: Motives and intentions behind its creation and use.
6. How: Technologies like VR, AR, etc., used in the Dark Web.

Application by YouTubers

• Example of Dhruv Rathee’s video "How Metaverse Works":
  • Used Kipling Method for structuring content (What, Who, When, Where, Why, How).
• Importance of topic-specific nuances:
  • E.g., “Where” questions in World War videos vs. irrelevance in MrBeast’s success story.

Tools for Assistance

• ChatGPT: Quick application of the 5W1H method.
• Perplexity: Research tool with citations for verification.

Conducting Research

1. Information Gathering:
   • Google searches, Wikipedia, books, documentaries.
   • Direct questions to ChatGPT for quick answers.
2. In-depth Research:
   • Horizontal Logic: Main reasons for a topic (e.g., why people smoke).
   • Vertical Logic: Root causes of reasons (e.g., need to fit into social circles).

Verification and Source Reliability

• Ensure information is from trustworthy sources.
• Verify credibility, especially for sensitive topics (Medicine, Politics, Finance).
• Avoid unreliable sources like Quora, Reddit.

Research Tools

• Google Scholar: Academic papers, articles.
• Consensus: AI-based search for scientific topics.

Writing a Killer Script

Introduction

• Craft a hook: attention-grabbing statements, shocking statistics, storytelling.
• Example: Nitish Rajput's strong statement hooks, Mohak Mangal’s startling data, Dhruv Rathee’s storytelling.

Main Content

• Start with basic questions (from Kipling Method).
• Progress to more interesting, detailed questions.
• Maintain relevance to the main topic.

Engagement Tactics

• Link points seamlessly.
• Use retention tactics: raise questions, mention contradictory points for smooth transition.

Conclusion

• Call to action for viewers (e.g., comment, watch a playlist).
• Encouragement to engage in further learning and channel growth.