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Searching - Don't Take Notes Yet
First you need to find the best sources of information to take notes from. In this stage, you'll create a list of possible sources with a rating identifying which sources are the best.
Skim through the information to get a feel for what it offers.
How to Search - Skimming
Remember, you're trying to create a list of possible sources. So, don't spend a lot of time reading at this stage. Just try to get a general idea of the type of information you'll find in this source.
- Look at any table of contents or index for references to your topic and focus questions
- Check the date of publication
- Flip through and look for pictures, graphs, maps, etc.
- Read the preface / summary / book jacket / home page
- Read opening and closing paragraphs
- Read topic sentences of paragraphs in articles or selected chapters
Next > Evaluating Sources
Last updated: April 4, 2008