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Value of a Research Strategy
Creating a research strategy is always a good idea. It will help you:
Focus on developing a good thesis statement;
Develop, test and modify the effectiveness of your research strategy;
Provide you with the ability to discuss your information needs with librarians and others who will help you in locating the information you need;
Start developing a list of keywords and keyword phrases to use in your search;
Develop a plan to manage the information you discover and incorporate it into your assignment; and
Allowing you to effectively manage your time and produce a better quality research paper.
My Kingdom for the Right Keywords
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They're everywhere:
Your Lectures and Lecture Notes
Background Reference Sources
Textbook(s)
Journal Articles and their Reference Lists
Webpages - especially those from Universities and Colleges, Indigenous associations, etc.
In your Assignment
Your Search Strategy will Change
Your search plan will change as do your research.
You may not be able to locate sufficient information on a specific author
You may find that you have too much information
You may not be able to locate the specific type of information you're looking for
You need to be adaptable
Refocus your research when needed
Get in touch with me in a timely manner so I can assist you in locating the type of information you will need
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