In "The Everyday Writer" the author discusses the proper ways to conduct research for any type of project or study. Scoping for how long the project is supposed to be and how long you have to do it to make a schedule for when you should have certain parts done for the project is one thing she suggests is a good method. The author then goes into detail about how to to find the research information, from finding books at your local library to searching catalogs online for articles and websites. Wikipedia is explained to be an unreliable source to use for research since anyone can post on the website and so there is a possibility of information being false. She explains how to properly conduct an interview with another to gain research information by making sure to make an appointment with the person ahead of time, and to have preset questions ready so that you can get as much information as possible. The author explains that when researching you must always have an open mind and look for research on both sides of your topic so that you can cover the big picture and possibly change your own views. If you take a side there is a possibility of ruining your credibility and suggesting you didn't do complete research. When gathering research the author says to always note the title of the document as well as the author, summary of information, and a quote if possible as evidence. Summarizing and paraphrasing is a great way to include research as long as it is done properly. Overall the author discusses great ideas on researching can help students create great projects and papers.
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