With a list of keywords and related terms, you can now search a range of sources. But where should you begin? Think about the types of information you are looking for. For example: news or statistical data.
The nature of the search query often dictates the type of information you need. Once you know what that is, you can find out what source(s) of information you require.
| Information type |
Information source |
| Current information |
Newspapers, newsletters |
| Overview of a topic |
Textbooks, handbooks |
| Background information |
Encyclopedia, yearbooks |
| Scientific information |
Scientific journals, textbooks |
| Research results |
Reports |
| Theoretical work |
Textbooks, scientific journals |
| Legal information |
Legal database |
| Statistics |
Statistical publications, databases |
| Company information |
Databases, annual reports |
| Geographical information |
Google maps, Google Earth, GeoPlaza |
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