Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is shared via a selected delivery method. The iterative processes of researching, creating, revising, and disseminating information vary, and the resulting product reflects these differences
Locating information requires a combination of inquiry, discovery, and serendipity. There is no one size fits all source to find the needed information. Information discovery is nonlinear and iterative, requiring the use of a broad range of information sources and flexibility to pursue alternate avenues as new understanding is developed.
Proquest is great for newspapers, business and a good start for general article search. You may need to go beyond Proquest.
In the Beginning- Starting Your Research - These are often good sources for defining the topic or giving you ideas that help in focusing the scope of your research. Wikipedia may be used for defining and focusing but not all the articles are of equal quality.
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