4> debunk what you can
5> if it dosnt hav evadince its ruled out
6> it must be proved as a paranormal fenom>

:3

7. Leave mirrors alone unless it's to turn them away from you.
8. Make sure you are well equipped - recording equipment and flashlights at a minimum.
9. Don't investigate your own house or other areas you're very familiar with - you're likely to be biased as you know the area and it's quirks well. If you must, bring someone who isn't familiar with it.

10. Bring cupcakes ( ghost love cupcakes X3 )

11. watch your footing (ghosts like to push you know)

I'm going to add on something:

-Keep your religion close, and your religious artifacts closer. If you're Christian or Catholic, keep your crucifix with you. (Referring to evil and demonic possession)
-Keep your emotions under control
-Always let the lead investigator know if you're an empath

- watch your step be sure not to step on any thing written on the floor (ie: any occult symbols)

Bring holy water in case of a demonic possession! :3

I would throw 1 and 3 out the window

be sure to thoughly go though the evidence to be sure to not miss something

Make sure you bring a camera or camera phone to trake pictures of imagings.

12.Study the history and religion/mythology of the location have fairly safe names to use in provoking listed first.
13.Ghosts of different cultures behave in different ways often by cultural belief therefore Chinese ghosts often move in straight lines and Celtic ghost appear as wispy orbs. look for these patterns to Identify the culture of the diseased so you can suggest a suitable priest to appease the dead.
14. Always be respectful of both the feelings of the client/owner and the location, do not damage property or disrespect the living.
15. Speak respectfully to the things you contact be polite but firm.

16.When expecting a certain language may be used, bring a translator.

17. Empaths who have not learned grounding and resistance techniques are not to be present at provoking or in heavy haunt zones.