Read with a question in mind

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This is a reminder and tip for those who work on research projects:

Merge your own thinking with information found in informational books.

It's so easy to get lost in an ocean of sources! What information to pick? Does it support your idea? Is it a fact or opinion? Who is talking about it?Is it biased?

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Stop, think, and react on what you have found. Does it answer your research question?

 
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