Chapter 6 and 7

Chapter 6
Chapter six is all about how to research effeciently and effectively. The beginning of the chapter reinforces that we must consider our readers needs and what information will be valuable to them. Then we must make a plan by taking our reader's questions and find possible sources to answer them. Also, it's a good idea to assess each source and know when to consult the source. The book makes a good suggestion to check each source for other sources. I have done this in the past and found it very useful. Sometimes the sources I accidentally found were better than the original source. It is also a good idea to have a credible source, otherwise how are your readers going to believe you. If they have any doubt about the source, then it could prove a lot more difficult to persuade your readers.

Chapter 7
Chapter 7 touches on five research methods. When I think of researching methods, I think of researching books and the Internet. However, I never considered brainstorming and taking what I already know as researching. After reading this chapter, I realized that brainstorming is something I always do before I start researching other sources. My favorite way to brainstorm is cluster sketches. A lot of my classes in the past have used this technique as class exercises and I have found it very useful. It tells you what you already know and what you want or need to find out. Searching the Internet is the source that I usually go to first. You can do it in the comforts or your own home and find a lot of useful information. I find a useful tip for searching online is using boolean operators. I have used them before, I just didn't know what they were called.
The library can also be very useful. My experience in the past is that I have found more in depth information at the library.I have never interviewed or conducted a survey. I think both would be very interesting to do and probably more useful when conducting research for on the job.