Unit 2: Determing Research Needs?

Lesson 8: Guide Sheet


To organize this phase of the research process, print and complete this guide sheet.

1. What type of assignment, e.g., a book review, research paper, or presentation, has my professor assigned?
   
   
2. How many resources does my professor require, what should they cover, and what is their minimum length?
   
   
3. Does my professor require me to find information published during a certain period of time?
   
   
4. Does my professor require me to use a specific type of publication, such as a peer reviewed journal, reference book, or newspaper?
   
   
5. Does my professor require me to use published materials, primary sources, or a combination of both?
   
   
6. Does my professor require me to find resources in a particular format, such as a film, website, or CD?
   
   
7. Does my professor require me to take a stance, make an argument, or address a controversial issue?
   
   

You have completed Unit 2. Continue to Unit 3 to learn about search methods.