Studied minor report first, gawping (7)
I believe the answer is:
popeyed
'studied minor report first gawping' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'studied minor report first' is the wordplay.
'studied' becomes 'eyed' (I've seen this in another clue).
'minor report' becomes 'pop' ('report' can mean a sudden explosive noise. I am not sure about the 'minor' bit.).
'first' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'eyed' put after 'pop' is 'POPEYED'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for popeyed that I've seen before include "all agog" , "Openmouthed and staring" , "looking amazed" .)