1. Using libraries, search methods (indexes, catalogues)
Advantages: various different sources to collect information from, different types of texts
disadvantages:Harder to search for information as the library contains allot of information, Some information is old and dated and may contain wrong facts

2. Using the Internet, search methods (search engines)
Advantages: its quick and to the point, the information is always updated
Disadvantages: searches don't always return the results you want, information is not always correct

3. Photocopying and highlighting key quotes and images
Advantages: it's quick and if you want to go back and get a quote it's there exactly
Disadvantages: it takes more effort to read it, no


4. Making notes
Advantages:you can take down the important information and leave the things you dont want out.
Disadvantages: you can make mistakes and the information may not be reliable

5. Interviews (written, recorded)
Advantages:your source of information is from the person themself and not from the internet
Disadvantages: they could lie and the information doesn't have a backup source

6. Observations
Advantages: If you observe something you can see for yourself whats going
Disadvantages: The person could act different if your observing them

7. Questionnaires
Advantages: its more private as it enables you to do it by yourself and it gives you a vast majority of info
Disadvantages: you have to take time out of your day to fill it in

8. Surveys
Advantages: you don' have to write it yourself you only have to answer the questions.
Disadvantages: it's not very private

9. Focus groups
Advantages: You can see what everyone thinks because you can all share opinions.
Disadvantages:It's hard to record all the information down

10. Meetings
11. Advantages: everyone you need is there to contribute
12. Disadvantages: after youve finished a meeting you need to come back to decide on a solution.