It's indeed good thing to your own research , during when I started my crypto journey at first I depending on people to list some coins to buy until I came across a Youtube video that suggests doing your own research is good thing for any investor , which I bought the idea and it has really helped me take wise decision and choosing right coins to buy.
Not knowing a coin to buy as a beginner is like not having direction. Research is necessary for a beginner who want to start crytocurrency trading , learning is the principal thing for a starter I'm crytocurrency.