When researching, you need to find the balance between too much versus not enough information, and information relating to the topic at hand versus that which is peripheral. Keep these suggestions in mind as you progress in your research:

• During your initial search, explore broadly so that you don't exclude anything you may later decide is important.

• As you progress in your research, your topic will become narrower and fewer items will be relevant.

• Remember, content is not valuable to you unless it is significant. Information may be trivial, common knowledge, too general, or too specific; be sure that the information that you are using is appropriate for your needs.