After completion of this, evaluate the likelihood of finding sufficient material to support the specific topic you are considering. When you are reasonably sure that material of sufficient quantity and quality can be found, you are ready to begin your final research. Read the primary literature you have found, making notes as you do so. The notes may be about general ideas and concepts or specific data or quotes. Make sure you keep the complete citation to the material you read with the notes.
Many people use index cards to take notes on and help keep things organized.
Whatever technique you use will be acceptable as long as it works. Be sure to keep all your research notes until the course is over. While reading information, keep asking yourself questions about the material. You should start developing responses to possible critics during the literature search. An outline is a prioritized, logical arrangement of topics contained in any presentation.