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- Develop a Research Plan: Follow three steps when gathering information: decide which types of information are needed; consider time factors; use finding aids to help locate information sources. For academic research, don't neglect print and online resources available only through the library.
- Background Information: Encyclopedias, dictionaries, other reference works and Web sites all provide overviews of topics, people, places, events. The Web is a good source for background information, especially on businesses and organizations of all kinds.
- In-Depth Information: Books, government reports and articles in magazines or scholarly journals provide examinations of topics in-depth. Key library resources for in-depth research include e-books, full-text articles and online journals.
- Facts and Data: Facts, data and statistics are published in encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, government publications and in articles. This type of information is also widely available on the Web.
- News, Opinion, Multimedia: Find news stories and opinion (editorials, blogs, commentary or reviews) in newspapers, popular magazines and on the Web. The Web is especially good for keeping up with breaking news and finding alternative viewpoints. Multimedia sources include images, animations, video and sounds.
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