Good researchers know that having a thorough understanding of their topic is necessary to begin their original work, giving a firm foundation to their knowledge and resulting argument. When you move to focus on what professionals have said and even debated, this foundation will help you to navigate articles and understand what is most relevant to your own research.
When you think about understanding and assembling existing research as evidence for your own research, remember that the result you're working towards will further the scholarship in your field. You're contributing to scholarly conversation through this work!
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