Science,
Industry and Business Library
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Asking Questions about Yourself
Asking Questions about Companies
Assessment
Asking
Questions about Yourself
Given the huge amounts of information available these days, in print
and digitally, it might seem to be a simple matter to find out anything
about everything. But unless you're really clear about which needle
you're looking for, the information haystack may be overwhelming.
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Narrow your research even further by customizing it to your
perspective. Click on the category that you feel describes
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The first and most important thing to do as you begin your research
is to clarify what it is that you want to find out. Begin by asking
yourself some questions, the 4 Ws:
Who am I?
A student? An investor? A grant writer? A journalist? A customer?
What information do I need?
Financial information? Contact names and numbers? Product or service
details?
Why do I need this information?
To write a business plan? To find a job? To make a complaint? To
find a manufacturer for the world-changing gizmo you've invented?
Where are the companies I want to research located? Am I interested
in companies across the globe or just in my country/city?
Before you disregard these seemingly obvious
questions and move on to the next section, take a minute to think
about the answers. Your personal who, what , why, and where will
have profound implications for your research. Taking the time to
strategize first will help you make the abundance of information
work for you.
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