ABSTRACT
So you have no time to read? Even if you think you don't, do not be tempted to skip this chapter! Finding out what others have said may be easier than you think, and can save a lot of time, energy and errors. As with every aspect of the Accessible Research Cycle (ARC), it is important to recognise that reading will be squeezed into an already hectic professional schedule and needs to be do-able while being of value. Once the research question is finalised, the next phase in the ARC is to find out about what other people have written about the chosen topic. This can seem a daunting task, and with so much information in circulation, it is good to be able to narrow it down and take some short cuts!
