Yesterday we defined the term “Paranormal” and talked about how the term is used to describe a wide variety of reported [tag-tec]phenomena[/tag-tec] beyond normal experience. Today we’ll introduce to you some ideas about how we conduct our [tag-tec]paranormal research[/tag-tec].

There are several different approaches to paranormal research. The first is the Anecdotal Approach. This method of researching [tag-tec]paranormal activity[/tag-tec] depends solely on an informal account of the event. There is no scientific research or verification used in this approach, and it depends completely on the credibility of the party or parties presenting the evidence. There is also the Experimental Approach, in which lab experiments are used as a form of validating claims of paranormal activity. In addition, there is also a Survey Approach, where subjects are polled as to their beliefs in the existence of paranormal activity.

The two main approaches that our team After Dark Paranormal Research depends upon are the Participant-Observer Approach, where the abilities of [tag-tec]psychics[/tag-tec] and [tag-tec]mediums[/tag-tec] are drawn upon to observe events not visible to others. These perspectives are balanced by those observing without the benefit of these abilities, which enables the researchers to be much more objective about their findings. After Dark Paranormal Research also draws upon the Debunking Approach, which uses scientific devices and skepticism as a form of finding explanations for events before general acceptance at face value. Drawing on both of these approaches enables After Dark Paranormal Research to use complete objectivity in investigating paranormal activity.

In the future we will be providing much more insight into the way we conduct our investigations. We’ll also be showing you some amazing video of investigations that we’ve conducted. We look forward to any questions or comments that you might have.

Cari Gillespie - After Dark Paranormal Research, Inc.

Have you ever felt like someone was watching you? Got the impression that someone was looking over your shoulder when you were alone? Had an object move from where you could have sworn you put it? Heard sounds that you couldn’t place as normal ones in your home or somewhere else?

How about more extreme things like images that you didn’t recognize in your photos when you got them printed? Voices that you can’t place? The feeling of the weight of a hand on your back? Have you caught yourself taking a second look after catching sight of a form in the window of an empty house?

The American Heritage Dictionary defines [tag-tec]Paranormal[/tag-tec] as: Beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation: such [tag-tec]paranormal phenomena[/tag-tec] as [tag-tec]telepathy[/tag-tec] and a medium’s paranormal powers. Wikipedia..org goes further to define PARANORMAL as an umbrella term used to describe a wide variety of reported phenomena that are beyond normal experience or scientific explanation. The term can be used to describe subjects studied under [tag-tec]parapsychology[/tag-tec], which deals with psychic reported phenomena like telepathy, extra-sensory perception, psychokinesis, and post-mortem survival studies like reincarnation, ghosts and hauntings. However, as a broader category, the paranormal sometimes describes subjects outside the scope of parapsychology, including aspects of UFOs, some creatures that fall under the scope of [tag-tec]cryptozoology[/tag-tec], and purported phenomena surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, and many other non-psychical subjects.

There are several different approaches to [tag-tec]paranormal research[/tag-tec]. Tomorrow we will describe these and look into the way we conduct our research investigations.

Cari Gillespie - After Dark Paranormal Research, Inc.

The After Dark Paranormal Team would like to welcome you to take a tour of the paranormal. Our team is dedicated to the research of paranormal phenomena that includes the true factual study and documentation of [tag-tec]ghosts[/tag-tec], [tag-tec]hauntings[/tag-tec], and all other [tag-tec]paranormal phenomena[/tag-tec].

The following video was recored at [tag-tec]Polly’s Chapel[/tag-tec] in Bandera county, Texas. This church was built in 1882 by José Policarpo Rodrîguez on the banks of Privilege Creek. Rodrîguez, known as “Polly,” was born in Mexico and came to Texas with his father as a child. He became famous as a scout for the U.S. Army, a guide, a hunter, and a minister. Polly is buried in a [tag-tec]graveyard[/tag-tec] just a short distance from this chapel. We have scheduled a full investigation of reported [tag-tec]paranormal activity[/tag-tec] occurring here.

Thanks for joining us.
Regards,
Eddie Hill