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Conducting Advanced Research
“Curiosity killed the cat,” they say. They also say, “A cat has nine lives.” Now there’s a contradiction worth wondering about. Just what is the history of these adages? If you’re curious enough, research can uncover the answers for you.
In this chapter you’ll go beyond research basics, dig deeper into sources, and learn about conducting your own experiments, surveys, and interviews. You’ll also discover how to present your results in a scholarly fashion, crediting the sources you’ve used while displaying your unique vision in your own voice.