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Chapter 9: Researching
Researching with Attention to Audience and Purpose
Library Research
Reference Sources
General Knowledge Sources
Catalogues
Periodical Indexes
People
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Books
Newspaper, Magazine, and Journal Articles
Media
Government Documents
Some Crucial Notes on Note-Taking
Evaluating Library Sources
Internet Research
Using the Internet as a Reference Tool
Using the Internet for Secondary Research
Evaluating Internet Sources
Using the Internet for Primary Research
Research in the Community
Reference Sources
Agency Mentors and Community Members
Networking with Other Agencies
Primary and Secondary Research in the Community
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Interviewing
Arranging an Interview
Preparing for Your Interview
Conducting Your Interview
Transcribing Your Interview
Long-Distance Interviews
Follow-Up Questions
Surveying
What Kind of Survey Is Appropriate?
Designing and Writing Your Survey
Analyzing Interview Material and Survey Results
Knowledge Is Power
A Case in Point: Stanford University Hospital and Medical Waste Burning in East Oakland
Reflective Questions for Journal-Writing and Class Discussion
Troubleshooting