What is already known?

While deciding what information is needed for the project, the researcher should document relevant sources of which they are already aware. Under the main subject areas or headings, list the sources already known where information may be found. This should include all sources: people (specialists in the field and personal contacts); publications; other sources such as records, audio visual materials and artefacts; organizations and other bodies; relevant sources of information such as indexes, websites, bibliographies, or online databases. Where appropriate, they may be checked for additional sources, for example, a book chapter may contain a list of references for other linked or related works.