Before You Start Searching for Information for a Research Project

question 5

Multiple Choice

Before you start searching for information for a research project, it is MOST important to

• A) have a clear idea of what you're looking for.
• B) decide whether you will use Wikipedia as a source.
• C) determine whether you will start with prewriting or drafting.
• D) prepare a list of citations.

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Definitions:

Research and Development

Activities undertaken by companies or governments in innovation and improvement of products and processes, involving both basic and applied research.

Direct Efforts

Direct Efforts pertain to actions taken explicitly and intentionally to achieve a particular goal, often in contrast to indirect efforts that might have secondary effects.

Laboratory Research

Systematic investigation and experimentation carried out in controlled conditions to study phenomena or test hypotheses.

Business Research

The process of collecting data and analyzing information to identify and solve business problems, making informed decisions.