Research

Where to start

• Decide on your topic area
• Is there enough research on the topic?
• Is the subject too broad or too specific?
• Is it original or an established debate?
• Can you write 5000 words on the topic?

Use your reference list from the start!

What to reference

• Resource title
• Author
• Date of publication
• Date accessed (for websites)
• Country of publication

What to reference

• Publisher
• Pages
• Chapter titles

Primary or Secondary research?

Research

• Primary - Your direct research
• E.g. focus groups, questionnaires
• Secondary - Research from other sources
• E.g. books, articles, wesbites

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Things to remember

• Is the source reliable?
• Is your research up to date?
• Will you quote directly from the source or paraphrase?
• Are the articles you have found peer-reviewed?
• Record your research in a way that suits you

Use different types of resources