Having broken down your question, you now have a clear picture of what you need to complete the assignment.
The next step is to work out what information you already have on this topic. You may be surprised how much information you already have.
Class material, text books and other assignments can be great sources of information.
When you have finished gathering all the information you already have, you might like to do some general background reading on the topic to give you a broad understanding of what you will write or present on.
Notes you have taken during class can be helpful as background information for your topic.
Powerpoint slides and lecturer handouts can lead you in the right direction.
Remember to avoid citing these in your assignment as they are generally secondary sources. Always try to find the original source. If your lecturer has not included citations for their sources, ask them where their information came from, then seek out the original source.
Your lecturer has chosen your text books because they contain information specific to your course.
This information is considered reliable and at the correct level for your study.
You may have found useful books, articles or websites that can be used for multiple assignments.
It is good practice to save articles and website links you have come across so you can use them again.
Make sure not to use the same information in multiple assignments.
Before you start researching, you may need to do some background reading to help clarify:
As you do this, take note of potential references and key words or phrases that might be useful during your research.