You've gathered a lot of information, but now what?

• Do you feel like you are just stitching together blocks of information like a patchwork quilt?

• Does it seem like you are simply summarizing or rewriting existing information?

• Do you worry that you are unable to add anything new to the discussion of the topic?

• How can you sound like an authority on the topic when it may be new information to you?

Check out the links below to explore how you can evaluate information to narrow down what sources to focus on, use gathered information to develop an argument or thesis, and integrate information as supporting evidence to present your findings.