At the beginning of a research project, you need to A) develop ...

[Haya94]

At the beginning of a research project, you need to
 
  A) develop a formal outline that you plan to stick to throughout your researching and writing.
  B) familiarize yourself with the subject.
  C) just jump in by finding resources on the Internet and taking notes.
  D) develop the conclusion you want to reach and start looking for evidence that supports that conclusion.
  E) try Google to see if it provides enough information, and if not proceed to databases and other sources.

Question 2

Briefly explain the primary function of a statement of purpose, and then indicate the most useful way to phrase one.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[juicepod]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) To maximize your chances of finding useful information and minimize the time you spend looking for it, start by familiarizing yourself with the subject so that you can frame insightful questions.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A statement of purpose defines why you are preparing your report. The best way to phrase a purpose statement is to begin with an infinitive phrase, such as to analyze.