Step 2: Strategize
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Now that you know the wide range of sources available to
you, how do you select the best one for your research? The best sources will depend on the type of information you are trying to find. The following chart illustrates how the information you need will affect your choice of the best sources for you to use. |
| If you need: | You might try: |
| Current information about university hackers being caught yesterday | Newspapers and the Web |
| Scholarly articles with research about identity theft over the Internet | Journals and books (in print and/or online) |
| Popular articles about scams on the Internet | Magazines (in print and/or online) |
You can develop more robust and convincing arguments by not relying too heavily on one source of information. Choosing a variety of sources can be an excellent way to find support for your thesis as well as provide different points of view on your topic.
Practice your selection skills on the TILTOMETER!
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