Research

What kind of information will you need?

By using various kinds of information, you can develop a good picture of your topic and write about it convincingly. 

• Definitions of words or concepts
• Historical information 
• Biographical data (e.g. dates of birth & death, parents' names)
• Demographic data or population statistics 
• Experimental data & studies 

• Book or film reviews
• Essays or opinion pieces
• Literature reviews 
• Academic/ scholarly articles

Reference books

• Include encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, biographies, directories, and atlases.
• Great for setting a foundation for your understanding of a topic.
• These are usually reliable sources of widely accepted, factual data. 

Academic Journals 

• Collections of research articles, case studies, literature reviews, reports, experimental studies, and other writing. 
• Released primarily in print, but are usually available on electronic databases.
• Come out periodically - usually annually, quarterly, or monthly.
• They usually rely heavily on research or experimentation, and are written for academic communities. 
• Contain what are widely referred to as "scholarly articles."

Newspapers and Magazines

• Information that is current or topical can be found in news or magazine articles. 
• Published in magazines, newspapers, or websites, and are read by a wide variety of readers. 
• Employ a system of fact-checking and editorial review before going to press.
• Professional journalists investigate stories and write articles. 
• No subject-area expertise is required to write and publish these articles.

The Internet 

...and about eBooks

• Electronic versions of books, sometimes created as online versions only and, other times, digital versions of books already in print.
• The "e" part of "eBook" only describes the way the material is presented, or format, but not the value of the content. 

A primary source is a document or physical object which was created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.

• Original documents (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records 
• Creative works: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art 
• Relics or artifacts: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings

Source: Princeton University Library.

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