Doing research for an essay B1
Digging up sources and proof to back up your argument.
find information — search for informationA: How did you know about that new restaurant?
B: I found the information online last night.
Where to look
A: I'm struggling to find information for this essay.
B: Have a look in the library, you'll dig up loads of good stuff in there.
A: I need something solid to back it up, not just opinions off the internet.
B: Stick to the journals, then, they're far more reliable.
Backing it up
A: How's the research going for your project?
B: Not bad. I've got loads now, I just need to sort through it.
A: Make sure you can really back up the main point.
B: Yeah, the examiner's dead keen on you proving your case.