This document discusses various methods for gathering materials for research projects. It covers using your own knowledge and experience, conducting library research, searching the internet, interviewing subjects, and writing or calling organizations for information. Library research involves using card catalogs, computer catalogs, periodical indexes, newspapers indexes, and reference works. When searching the internet, you can use browsers, search engines, keywords, and bookmarks. Tips are provided for conducting interviews and following up after interviews. The document concludes with tips for doing research such as starting early, making a preliminary bibliography, taking efficient notes, and thinking about materials as you research.