If you are studying the services within a neighborhood, a visit to the local fire station would provide vivid first-hand research.

"I am taking a leave of absence," he said, looking a mite guilty over this opportunity for first-hand political research, as he gave an interview in his new office.

Along the way, drawing directly on his first-hand research, he has written 11 books and scores of articles.

He returned to the United States from 1874-1877 for further first-hand research on school systems.

He wrote any number of articles on the combined subjects before going over to the other side to do some first-hand research.

Most of his works are travel-oriented, for which he does extensive first-hand research.

Trainees get first-hand research and reference experience from trainers of repute who impart the subject matter of the particular field with utmost authority.

Police Story concentrated on the detailed realism of a real cop's life and taught Mann that first-hand research was essential to bring authenticity to his work.

Mr. Gingrich's thinking on health has been shaped by first-hand research.

Coaches Across Continents was launched in June 2008 based on first-hand research in 60 countries.