How to Conduct a Paranormal Investigation

Research the activity, as well as the area where the activity is taking place.

Conduct interviews with potential witnesses, previous house residents, neighbors, and local historians. Be careful not to lead the interview subject into saying what you want them to say.

Gather the equipment you will need to conduct an investigation. You will need a camera, a video camera, an electromagnetic field, or EMF detector, an audio recording device, and flashlights.

Conduct a walk-through prior to the actual investigation. Get everyone together to walk through the environment and talk about what they see. Make sure everyone is comfortable and ready for the actual investigation.

Prepare for the investigation on the date planned. Get all of your equipment together and gather everyone together.

Record everything during your investigation: meter readings, curtains blowing, investigator reactions, shadows, equipment malfunctions — everything. It’s hard to prove something without cold, hard evidence.

Respect the paranormal. If you believe this is a ghost or spirit of some kind, it’s best to be respectful.

Compile the evidence after the investigation and try to use it to come to a solid conclusion about the event. Keeping the evidence organized is crucial to a successful investigation. If you’re prepared, cautious, organized and respectful, chances are you’ll get to the bottom of things!