Use a book if you want …..
• in-depth coverage on a particular
topic.
• Experts wrote the book on that one person
or group so it is more “in-depth”.
• Look at the Index and table
of contents to help you.
This will also
help you organize your OUTLINE .
You
can't go wrong with a good well-researched book on your topic.
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Use an Encyclopedia if you want…..
• a short general overview of my topic
to help with background information, like:
• answers to specific
factual questions
• information that
does not have to be very current (always check the copyright
date)
You
may find it helpful to start your research by reading an encyclopedia
article to get a general overview!
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Use a Periodical
if you want….
• Information on
popular "hot' topics
• information on
current events
• local news and
information
• very current information
• a focus on a
Smaller part of a Larger topic
• Examples of events
or people in the news that help make my research clearer.
• Periodicals can
be Magazines or Journals!
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Use the Internet if you want….
• Information that is really hard to find
anywhere else like …
• the very latest
information on your topic , but be sure
to check the dates posted
• Opinions from different people or organizations about your topic
• a great variety of information from people,
like… businesses, organizations and even some reference books.
• When you use the
Internet, you should always try to find out who posted the information
and how much they know about the topic. Are they experts in
their field or students? Are they giving facts or their own?!!
• I.e. Princess
Diana website is written by me or you?
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Choosing
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