d what weight you will need to give to each. And what are the limits of the topic? It is very important at this stage to realise that you are not embarking upon a piece of open-ended research. You must be rigorously selective both in your approach to collecting material and to the writing up - choosing only material that is relevant to the answering of this question.AskRemember - if you're still unsure, you have other sources who might be able to help. Your student colleagues might also find it useful to discuss exactly what the question requires. If you're still in doubt, ask your tutor. After all, s/he set the question and won't be keen to see you waste a lot of valuable time through misunderstanding. Once you feel confident that you understand what is required of you, you're ready to move on to the third stage, collecting the material....
