I need information for my assignment, where should I start?
Answer
Although it may be tempting to simply enter your research question into Google, the results may not always meet your needs. Preparing before searching for information is crucial to ensure you are effective and efficient.
Before starting your search, you should:
- Think carefully about the information you need
- Fully understand your research question
- Conduct a scoping search
- Generate a range of keywords and alternative terms
When you're confident that you understand what information you need, you can start to think about where you might find it.