Chapter 9--The Role of Research
Creative nonfiction pieces sometimes require research that goes beyond the scope of the writer's experience. Research can add so much to a story, especially in a historical piece--in fact, it is only through doing research that we as writers can gain authority and information on some subjects. The most important things to remember are: always give credit where credit is due, and don't let the research interrupt the flow or beauty of your work (as in using end notes as opposed to other methods of citation). The information is out there to be gathered, you just have to know where it to find it.
Some questions:
1. What are the best sources to use in our modern age, especially for talking about scientific subjects--magazines, Internet, journals, what?
2. What's the best way to verify a source's validity?
3. Is using end notes the least obtrusive form of citation? What are some other ways to cite information without interrupting the flow of the text?
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