As you read and make notes, reflect on what you're learning. Decide on the most appropriate information. Reflect on other information which might relate closely to what you're studying. By using this approach you can create a basic structure for your assignment while you work - this can be developed as you read further about the subject.

One way of recalling, and later reviewing, what you have read is by using notes. If you intend referring in your assignment to anything you have read, you will need to be sure of what was covered by the text. You will also need to reference it. The links on note-taking (below) examine this more closely.

You may find that the Internet can offer you lots of information relevant to the subject you are researching. However, it's important to check sources on the World Wide Web, as they are not always reliable. If you are a newcomer to the Internet, you may find that it's useful to take some time to work on your web searching techniques before diving in at the deep end. Remember - It's just as important to reference material found on the Internet as it is to reference a book or a journal. Ask your department about referencing material you've found on the web - they may have guidelines, and they may want you to give more than just a website address for the material you have read. Our References section provides a number of links to website which help guide you through resources on the Internet.