Karina describes how researching comes before drafting in her writing process by saying, “After I get my idea, the first thing I do: I actually go to the library and I take out a million books. I know this is ridiculous, but I’ve taken out like twenty different books, because I see everything, and I want to do a lot of different research. I think you have to have good research. So, after doing my research, I start to write.” For Karina, print books in the library are the best place to start. For you, it may be an online database, an interview, or even an experiment. However you research, it will help support your writing. And if you cite as you’re researching, you will have an easier time leaving that all-important trail of breadcrumbs for your readers in your final work.