How Should You Research? The research required for each book depends on who and what the book is about. If you’re writing a book for academics, you will have to do a lot of research. You will also have to fact-check (more on this later) your data thoroughly. Research can be a tough process, but it can be a lot simpler when you know how to do it effectively. Here are a few things you should do during your research process. Don’t Stick To One Source Never read up on a subject from just one source. You will compromise the quality of your book if you do so. Your opinion on the subject will not be expansive, and that will be evident in your writing. You don’t have to read material from different platforms. For example, you can only do your research on the internet. However, you must read from different sources within that platform. Cross-Check Details with Other Sources Double-check all facts and figures from other sources. This ensures that the information in your book is completely accurate. It is good to get your information from credible sources. Most books are credible sources so that you can cite a book as a reference. Information from research journal articles (both digital and print) is also credible because a legitimate methodology was used to attain that information. Make a Note of Important Material You must always make a note of the research material you plan to use for your eBook. You may need to revisit your source now and then during the writing process. Therefore, knowing where your material will make this process so much easier and quicker. Here’s what you should do to note down material for a few different sources. Use Index Tabs for Books Carry a pack of index tabs with you every time you visit the library. Index tabs are small. Stick each tab beside the sentence that you feel is relevant to your book. This will allow you to keep track of where you got your material and from which book. Highlight sentences from books that you want to use for your book. Make sure not to use a highlighter on books that aren’t yours unless the owner permits you to.
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