It is now time to identify the "how and where" for the sources you will use to write your essay. The important thing to remember is to not be overwhelmed by the amount of information out there, just collect what you think might be useful to you. If you look in the right places and search efficiently you can find relevant resources quickly and easily.
It is important to appreciate when and how information becomes available, this can help you to understand more about the material you find in your research.
By using effective search techniques you can find useful, relevant information without having to waste lots of time trawling through all those unwanted search results!
Use these tips to help you search a variety of information sources including databases, library catalogs, and the Internet.
Use the Boolean Operators, AND, OR, NOT, to improve your searches, by narrowing your search ir you have too many results or widening your search if you have too few.
Boolean Searching is a very useful skill to learn and really easy once you get the hang of it!
Mazure, Emily. “Boolean Operators Tutorial.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 June 2010, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffw70AU9pc0.
There are many information sources, from the obvious ones like books, magazines, newspapers and Internet sites to those you may not immediately think of such as maps, annual reports, conference proceedings and theses. All sources have strengths and weaknesses and you should consider these when deciding on the most appropriate sources to use in your research.