Why is it helpful to create a research plan? Select one: a. A research plan helps you summarize the information you find. b. A research plan helps you search for information more efficiently. c. A research plan helps you organize and cite the sources you use. d. A research plan helps you use the information you use to write your report.

b. A research plan helps you search for information more efficiently.

Explanation:

In order to do something efficiently, one usually needs to plan out the steps so that one knows what to do and when to do it such that their goals are achieved.

This can be applied to research. Making a research plan makes people aware of where they are to get information, how they can get it and what they can do with it. This will ensure that their information gathering works efficiently such that the relevant information is gathered and the research is a success.

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