A careful study of any topic or subject especially in order to discover new information or facts about such topic or subject is quietly known as research. Thank God for the internet, research on any topic or subject has become easier but let me tell you this, there are also other nine (9) places that can help you deduce information or facts about any topic of your interest.
Sincerely speaking it is as easier as ABC to use internet to conduct research on any topic or subject, but don't let the internet keeps you away from using the other nine (9) sources that will be listed below. It is more worthy to get your facts or information about any topic or subject from primary or direct sources rather than information on internet which might be sometimes full of fake facts or erroneous information.
The following are the ten (10) places that help you to conduct a good research.
1- THE INTERNET: No doubt about this, internet has made almost everything easier even including research. Google as a tool will facilitate the research on any topic. However, it is pertinent to know that not everything you see on the internet is true or accurate. There are many erroneous information on the internet, therefore make sure the website any fact is found is a reliable. Wikipedia is also a great tool to research any topic but it is not always reliable information. Kindly cross check your information with other sources.
2- BOOKS: As one of my leaders will say, things put down in blue or black ink are more better and reliable than memorizing them. Books are written work published in printed or electronic form. There are many you can get at bookshop, library or download online. The lists below are type of books you can consult on any research paper.
- Textbooks
- Reference Books
- Non-fiction
- Almanacs
- Dictionaries
- Encyclopedias
- Quotations
- Biographies
- Atlases
- Maps
3- LIBRARY: As a matter of fact, library is one of the best and reliable places to gather information or facts about anything.
4- EXPERTS: Experts are persons with special knowledge, skill or training in a particular field. Getting information or facts from experts by interviewing them are reliable because such information or facts are direct and primary source.
5- NEWSPAPERS: Newspapers as a matter of fact are perfect means to know current events and latest development. Newspapers are also helpful in conducting research on any topic.
6- MAGAZINES: Magazines are also a great source to find information both current and historic news. Magazines contain useful articles and photographs on many topics. Articles on magazine are more creative and reflective than mere articles on newspapers.
7- GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Government offices in your local government or state can be a very useful source to gather more information or facts about anything. Though, you might be wondering your local government offices, yes, it is a source to gather historic data.
8- DOCUMENTARIES: Documentaries as a source of information give a report or record on the facts about something especially in form of films, radio or television programmes.
9- MUSEUMS: Museums are public places in some cities where objects of artistic, historical, cultural or scientific interest are kept for display. Museums can also be a useful place for you to gather direct information or facts to help your research paper.
10- ZOO, PARKS AND GARDENS AND OTHER SUCH INSTITUTIONS: Zoos, Parks and gardens, many see these institution as places for amusement only whereas indirectly they are source to learn and gather valuable information too.
Sincerely speaking it is as easier as ABC to use internet to conduct research on any topic or subject, but don't let the internet keeps you away from using the other nine (9) sources that will be listed below. It is more worthy to get your facts or information about any topic or subject from primary or direct sources rather than information on internet which might be sometimes full of fake facts or erroneous information.
The following are the ten (10) places that help you to conduct a good research.
1- THE INTERNET: No doubt about this, internet has made almost everything easier even including research. Google as a tool will facilitate the research on any topic. However, it is pertinent to know that not everything you see on the internet is true or accurate. There are many erroneous information on the internet, therefore make sure the website any fact is found is a reliable. Wikipedia is also a great tool to research any topic but it is not always reliable information. Kindly cross check your information with other sources.
2- BOOKS: As one of my leaders will say, things put down in blue or black ink are more better and reliable than memorizing them. Books are written work published in printed or electronic form. There are many you can get at bookshop, library or download online. The lists below are type of books you can consult on any research paper.
- Textbooks
- Reference Books
- Non-fiction
- Almanacs
- Dictionaries
- Encyclopedias
- Quotations
- Biographies
- Atlases
- Maps
3- LIBRARY: As a matter of fact, library is one of the best and reliable places to gather information or facts about anything.
4- EXPERTS: Experts are persons with special knowledge, skill or training in a particular field. Getting information or facts from experts by interviewing them are reliable because such information or facts are direct and primary source.
5- NEWSPAPERS: Newspapers as a matter of fact are perfect means to know current events and latest development. Newspapers are also helpful in conducting research on any topic.
6- MAGAZINES: Magazines are also a great source to find information both current and historic news. Magazines contain useful articles and photographs on many topics. Articles on magazine are more creative and reflective than mere articles on newspapers.
7- GOVERNMENT OFFICES: Government offices in your local government or state can be a very useful source to gather more information or facts about anything. Though, you might be wondering your local government offices, yes, it is a source to gather historic data.
8- DOCUMENTARIES: Documentaries as a source of information give a report or record on the facts about something especially in form of films, radio or television programmes.
9- MUSEUMS: Museums are public places in some cities where objects of artistic, historical, cultural or scientific interest are kept for display. Museums can also be a useful place for you to gather direct information or facts to help your research paper.
10- ZOO, PARKS AND GARDENS AND OTHER SUCH INSTITUTIONS: Zoos, Parks and gardens, many see these institution as places for amusement only whereas indirectly they are source to learn and gather valuable information too.
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