Secondary Research

Secondary research is a form of analyzing which consists of various methods. Such as Internet searches, books and specialist websites. As within all forms of research, Secondary research has advantages and disadvantages. Which I will discover in this essay.

•   Internet Searches

•   Books

•   Specialist Websites


Internet searchers are a form of secondary research which can give the a researcher instant information. An advantage of a internet search would be that the information is given in a quick amount of time and is often relevant. A disadvantage of an internet search would be that anyone has access to add information to the web, this can result in incorrect research. 


Another form of secondary research is searching information from website specialists such as Wikepedia and Google Scholar. An advantage of these websites are that we can find relevant information in a instant time with a reliable sorce. A disadvantage of this would be that all the information that you require could not be available.

Books are also forms of secondary research. A researcher could use a book to find academic information based on a subject. An advantage of a book is that they are reliable and have credible sources. If you rent one from the library then it is usually free of charge. A disadvantage of a book could be that they can be time consuming and the information may not be direct. Books can be out of date and can be lost.

They are several qualitative and quantitative elements in secondry research such as surveys that are found on websites, Website hits. and an authors redlective journal.