Chapter 1:
Defining a Research Topic and 
Determining the Information Requirements

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Learning Objectives

A Research Strategy: What Is It?

Choosing a Topic

Identifying Concepts

Defining Your Topic by Narrowing

Defining Your Topic by Broadening

Deciding What You Need to Know, Part 1

Deciding What You Need to Know, Part 2

What Sources Should You Use?

Recording Your Findings

Evaluating, Organizing, and Citing Your Findings

Summary and Expert Advice