The world of information is a complex one. There are many databases and other resources for finding information, all of which seem to search something different and to do it in a different way. One way to get started in this quagmire is to realize that information tends to be organized according to the package it comes in, whether that be a book, a journal, a Web page, a videotape, or other format. If you can analyze your research topic to come up with the different kinds of materials you need, then finding the right way to search for that information becomes easier. The following table can help you decide how to approach your topic.