Swamped in Research?

How to Avoid Becoming Overwhelmed

When working on a large project, students can sometimes become overwhelmed by all the information they gather in their research. This can happen when a student is working on a large paper with many segments or when several students are working on a large project together. Don't despair! There is a coding technique that works for all research projects, from high school papers to dissertations. With this technique you'll find it much easier to keep track of your work--even if you have to move some information around as you edit.

For longer papers see:
Overwhelmed With Research

For shorter papers you may prefer:
A Sloppy Writer’s Guide to Research

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