Research, by its nature, is a very dynamic and personal process, as unique as your own thoughts. The information you gather should reflect your interests and your needs, as they relate to your topic. Depending on the factors unique to your research, you must decide whether you need comprehensive background information, current information on recent developments, or single-fact information as evidence to support a position or claim.
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Identify the various aspects of your topic area and its related issues
- List terms and phrases that represent the aspects of your topic
- Develop a concept map.
- Focus your topic to meet project goals and match personal interests