WRA 130 Andrew Colannino

Developing a Reasearch Strategy

1. Find enough information to fully explore a topic 

2. Find varied sources

- Are they primary or secondary sources?

- Are they objective or subjective?

-Are they stable or unstable?

Material Found

1. Publication date

2. Academic journal vs. Magazine

3. Often-cited authors

4. Reading critically

-Don't believe everything you read

Focused Knowlege

1. Be an expert on your topic

2. Look for patterns

Thesis

1. Write your thesis when you have enough information on your topic

Databases

1. Books

2. Articles

Types of Search Engines

1. Interviews and Surveys

-Check your source

- Scan the phonebook for people who specialize on your topic

- Be polite during interview 

- Make a list of open-ended questions

Using What You Have

1. Use solid concrete examples

2. Use examples from what you see and hear