During your study, the status might have changed. It's important to know the correct status, so that you direct your input to the right place at the right time. After this step is complete, take action. As you gather information for your study of an issue, you will find that you do not go through the above steps one at a time. The steps provide a way of organizing information to be sure you have what you need to know.
Information comes from a number of sources.
The following is a partial list. From these sources you may find other places to look. Read articles, editorials and letters to the editor. If an article has a by-line, contact that reporter. If a letter to the editor includes the writer's name, call that person.