Stage 5: Assessment Finishing your library research Sometimes library research comes to an end when the researcher experiences a sense of closure or recognizes that nothing new is being discovered. More often, however, it is necessary to take a look at the information already collected and make a judgment as to whether it is sufficient for the purposes of the assignment or project. One way to do this is to begin an outline of the projected paper, speech, etc. If it becomes apparent that there are gaps or weaknesses, talking to a librarian can help fill in the missing pieces.

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