Now that you know the wide range of sources
available to you, how do you select the best one for your
research?
The best sources will depend on the type of
information you are trying to find. The following chart
illustrates how the information you need will affect your choice
of the best sources for you to use.
If you
need:
You
might try:
Current information about the stock value and
initiatives of your favorite Internet company
Newspapers and the Web
Scholarly articles about entrepreneurship on the
Internet
Journals and books (and e-journals or
e-books on the Web)
Popular articles about the pros and cons of Internet
gambling
Magazines (and perhaps e-zines on the
Web)
You can develop more robust and convincing
arguments by not relying too heavily on one source of
information. Choosing a variety of sources can be an excellent
way to find support for your thesis as well as provide different
points of view on your topic.
