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Project Fairness

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Jessica Nero
Project Fairness -Writing
Why do people do research? People research to find out facts and information, solutions to problems, and instructions on how to do things better. It can be a great and useful tool, but you have to be really careful of the sources you use because not all sources are credible. Doing research gives you a chance to pursue your interests, to learn new things, develop your problem-solving skills, and to find new ways to challenge yourself. Working on a research project with fellow coworkers gives you the chance work closely with one another and learn from a mentor, a faculty member, or other experienced researcher. With a self-initiated research project, you leave Berkeley with a product that represents the distillation of your interests and studies, and possibly, a real contribution to knowledge. (http://research.berkeley.edu/experience.php) …show more content…

Start with a simple search. Search engines, such as Google or Yahoo! are great places to start when you’re first reading up on the assigned writing topic. Avoid Wikipedia. Print and digital encyclopedias, such as Encyclopedia Britannica and InfoPlease.com are excellent sources from which to gather material. But be careful of sites such as Wikipedia that allow multiple users to edit. Wikipedia is a great jumping-off point in terms of figuring out what to search for, but double-check all of the facts by using credible sources of information. Use online scholarly databases such as InfoTrac, LexisNexis and EBSCO, which provide access to the latest research in hundreds of areas.

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