Chapter 2 of the Bedford Researcher concentrates on exploring and focusing on the topic of choice of a research paper by gaining a general understanding of the issues within a topic. Setting the groundwork guides your efforts towards gaining a comprehensive understanding of the task for your research.
The first section begins by exploring the topic chosen to create a plan. It entails discussing the topic with others to conduct observations. It also encompasses finding and reviewing possible sources for material in numerous places such as the library in books, articles in scholarly journals, articles in trade and other professional journals, articles in magazines and newspapers, theses and dissertations, microfilm and microfiche and other sources including maps, videotapes, audiotapes, CD-ROMs and DVDs. This section discusses the pros and cons of each source and where to find them. It also gives some direction on how to effectively use these materials.
Later, the chapter gives advice on how to focus on a specific issue and
gives examples on how you can organize your resources to gather the information
you have compiled in an effective matter.
The process will help to access the importance and relevance of the
issues to help identify personal connections between the sources and your own
interests. Choosing an issue with the
strongest points that interest you helps keep you focus as you write your
paper.
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