Iceberg Research

                        This chapter was very informative on the whole research process.  I feel like I am better prepared to cite my sources and evaluate my sources after this chapter.  One of the things I found interesting in this chapter was the visual on page 95.  The iceberg of research is very helpful when trying to visualize research.  The point of the iceberg of research is to show the tip of the iceberg or what you can see out of the water is the research topic.  Underneath the water that you cannot see are things you can site such as books, films, and surveys.  All these elements go into the iceberg even if you may not be able to see them from the surface.  The research paper should also have a good mix of primary and secondary sources.  While secondary sources are the most common and easier to find, primary sources sometimes offer more insight because the individual witnessed the event firsthand.  I hope I am able to find some primary sources that will improve the paper.  I also hope that I can have a healthy assortment of different types of sources.  It will be easier to find sources on the computer, but I hope I can find some book or magazine sources to further hammer home my argument.