Well, one requirement that missed is, "Are you qualified to interpret the results". If I am "researching" quantum physics, I am just kidding myself, because I am not qualified, and no amount of "common sense" applied to the subject will help. On the other hand, my wife has a degree in Physics and explains what the papers are saying - which does not good, since I don't understand her either.
So, being qualified is one of the criteria for doing actual research - even if you are only researching the research papers published. understanding 99% of the words, does not mean you understand the topic.
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