Chapter 5

Chapter 5 describes the process of researching and gives pointers on how to research effectively.  You are supposed to start by visualizing all of the information lumped together into a finished product, instead of worrying about learning random seemingly unconnected tidbits.  It makes the process seem less overwhelming.  Developing search terms that yield useful information is helpful.  Having a mixture of primary and secondary sources (not just the internet) gives the research more depth and variety.  Primary sources include books from the library.  A great place to look for secondary sources is also the library, in the reference section.  Encyclopedias and such can be useful.  It is very important to evaluate all sources, not just for validity but for respectability and whether the information is fact or opinion.  After an annotated bibliography, the next step is beginning the paper!