1. Conducting Reader-Centered Research
Paul V. Anderson’s Technical Communication, 6th ed.

2. Define your research
objectives.

3. Create an efficient and productive research plan.

4. Check each source for leads
to other sources.

5. Carefully evaluate
what you find.

6. Begin interpreting your research results even as you obtain them.

7. Take careful notes.

8. Observe intellectual property law and document your sources.
Ethics Guideline:
Observe intellectual property law and document your sources.

9. Read more about conducting research in Chapter 6 of Technical Communication.