Where Do You Go to Find Out More?

Research is More than Just Books

When I think of research, I might see myself in the library digging into volumes of books. But research is more than just books. There are many different ways to research and there are many places I can go to find out what I need to know. For example, when I meet a friend for coffee I might talk about some of the choices I'm considering. My friend might share something with me that changes my whole perspective. Research is gathering information anywhere, any time, with anyone.

I can get information from:

	People:		Medias and Mediums:
	People I know		Newspapers
	People in the occupation		Books
	Career counselors and career consultants		Magazines
	Employers		Videos
	Teachers/instructors/professors		Audiotapes
	Coaches		Computer programs
	Druggists		Self-study and distance learning materials
	Postal Carriers		T.V. specials
	Dentists		Radio
	Doctors		Trade Journals
	Chiropractors		Company annual reports
	Former employers		Libraries
	Co-workers		Labour Market
	Casual acquaintances		Information Centres
	Supervisors		Career Information Hotlines
	Hairstylists		Special interest groups
	Clerks, customers, servers, bus/cab drivers		Educational institutions
	Family		Private vocational schools
	Friends		Workshops and conventions
	Relatives		Community organizations and agencies
	Parents of children's friends		Businesses
	Workshop participants and speakers		Unions
	Volunteers, members, coordinators and associates		Professional and Trade Associations
	Bus passengers and sports spectators		Newspaper, radio, television and internet

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