This section will help you to explore more on the information you'll need, get more information on your topic and define the keywords.
You'll know that you need information when you:
What is the problem question or topic you need information for
At this time you would have identified your need for information and have a vague idea about the topic. You will have to formalize your search question
Remember, in some cases, your lecturer will give you a specific topic and you will have to look very carefully at precisely what is asked of you, so that you can formulate your search question accurately.
When you search for information, you will need to use keywords. To find the correct keywords, you'll have to do some reading about your topic. in other words, you read to get the right keywords.
The best place to start is using the reference sources. These include but not limited the dictionaries, encyclopedias. These will supply you with alternative words to your keywords and begin your search.
It is important to start recording the resources you have used, the information you found and where you found it.
Once you have read generally about your topic, you should have a better idea of the keywords under which you will find information about your topic. So before you can start your search, you should define your keywords accurately.