Research

Research
 couraged to use a broad range of resources during this stage

Find out all the different ways to solve the problem.


In this step you will undertake the following;

• Find different ways to solve the database problem you are presented with (e.g. what soft ware to use................, what tools to use.............)
• compare different software programs, both in terms of features, cost and access

Also explore how other people/designers have solved simmilar problem  

• NOTE: you are encouraged to use a broad range of resources during this stage. this may include the following;
• the internet, text books,magazines and journals
• Ask people & experts for advise
• don't forget to commence your bibliography ( i.e. where I found my information)
• don't forget to include print screens of different software packages you have tried, websites you have visited and other important information.