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Starting Your Research

To determine if a source will be useful for your research, consider what you need the information for, and how much information you need.


HOW MUCH INFORMATION DO YOU NEED?

BACKGROUND information

  • A brief overview that introduces a topic

IN-DEPTH information

  • Credible research from multiple sources

SINGLE FACT

  • An answer or response to a factual question