Does a person with views you need live too far away to interview? Do you need information from a group such as the American Red Cross or an elected official? Check your library or the Internet for directories of campus alumni, professionals, businesses, government agencies, or special-interest groups that might supply expert information. Visit a group’s Web site for an e-mail option for your request, a correspondence address, a FAQ page (that answers frequently asked questions), or files of brochures.

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