Knowing when to stop researching can be the hardest part of any research assignment! It can be just as hard to figure out when you are stuck or when you need a different research method. It is important to check in throughout your research and assess whether it’s time to conclude or take a new approach.

Imagine Jim, a senior partner at your summer firm, has assigned you a research project. You took great notes, left his office with confidence, and set out to research. After you looked at...