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Once you find your potential topic, you will have to decide the type of information required to meet your research needs.
Example Scenario
Step 1: Sarah is working on her assignment. Sarah is aware that she know little about the topic and more information is required. Defining the information need help Sarah identify the information gap and help her know where to look for information.
Step 2: Sarah can ask following questions
What information does she need?
Why is the information needed? For a research paper or presentation or report?
What information Sarah already know about the topic?
What type of information source does she require?
book
journal article
web page
video
What type of information Sarah need?
Statistics or data
historical information
definitions
analysis
opinions
How much information does Sarah require?
single fact
short assignment
dissertation
Who is the intended audience or reader of Sarah's assignment?
