1. References are included in a research project to fully identify the source of information and ideas discussed in the report so that others may check for themselves. 2. The researcher's own personal interest and observations may be valuable source of questions. 3. Successful research often raises new questions, even while it answered old questions. 4. It is expected that researchers will follow appropriate ethical guidelines. 5. The starting point in any research project is to locate materials or sources of information.
