Arrange the following steps of material collection according to the hierarchy given by Delia da Sousa Correa and W. R. Owens in The Handbook to Literary Research:

1. A. Identify your nearest major research library
2. B. Visit your own university library
3. C. Identify what is available online
4. D. Visit your nearest major research library

1. AD, A, C, B
2. BA, B, C, D
3. CB, A, D, C
4. DC, B, A, D

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Correct answer: A. D, A, C, B

Explanation

The circulated key gives D, A, C, B, reading the list as a hierarchy from the richest resource (a major research library) down to your own university library. Read as a working sequence, one would expect to start locally and online and visit a major library last; no option matches that. Treat this item with caution and check it against the official NTA final key.

Note: Disputed. Key retained (option 1) but could not be confirmed against the Handbook.