I am a film and tv researcher of 40 years standing and specialise in
the history of TV and newsreel film events of the 20th Century. You
will see my name on many History Channel documentaries. How do I get
on to your consultant's list as I imagine you will get enquiries in
this field ?

Hello giorgio1,

Thanks for your question.

Google Answers has a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) available at
https://answers.google.com/answers/faq.html . Here you will find,
among other very interesting information about this new service, the
following:

Are Researchers experts in their field? 

All Google Researchers are tested to ensure that they are expert
searchers with excellent communication skills. Some of them also have
expertise in various fields. Your question may be answered by an
expert in a particular field or by an expert searcher. Either way, if
you are unsatisfied with your answer for any reason, you may apply for
a full refund.


How does Google make sure Researchers provide high quality answers? 

Google Answers has a stringent process for screening Researchers
before they're allowed to participate. Each applicant must write an
essay explaining why he or she wants to take part in the program and
successfully answer a number of test questions. Once Researchers begin
answering live questions, you're encouraged to rate their responses to
ensure they continue to provide useful information. If an individual's
rating falls below an acceptable level, he or she will no longer be
allowed to participate as a Researcher.

...and, How do I sign up to become a Researcher? 

Because of an overwhelming response by qualified candidates, we are
temporarily not accepting additional applications. Please check back
with us again, as we likely will begin accepting applications again in
the near future.

At the very bottom of the page is a link to "Become a Researcher".
This is where you can begin the process, but clicking it today brings
up the same message of a temporary hiatus in adding researchers. But
do check back as researchers are added all the time and I'm sure
Google will be accepting applications again in the future.

I trust this answers your question, but do ask for clarification if
required.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

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Request for Answer Clarification by giorgio1-ga on 29 Oct 2002 01:30 PST

You said there was a link at the bottom of the page for "How to Become
a Researcher", there wasn't?

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Clarification of Answer by clouseau-ga on 29 Oct 2002 01:33 PST

Hello again,

Indeed there is a link at the extreme bottom right hand side of the
page in the footer of the FAQ page,
https://answers.google.com/answers/faq.html .

Do let me know if you are not seeing that for some reason.

-=clouseau=-