(2) Tracking method. That is, taking the whole process of the occurrence and development of an incident or each stage of work implementation as a clue, tracking and collecting the situation in different periods and stages. If the superior makes a major decision, collect feedback in time, convey the implementation practices, steps, measures, difficulties and problems, and carry out continuous reflection. When compiling this kind of information, we should pay attention to the difficulties and problems in the implementation of national major policies at the grassroots level through objective reports, truthfully reflect the new requirements and suggestions at the grassroots level, strive for policy adjustment for the grassroots and the masses, and help leaders improve their decisions, rather than reflecting some work mistakes of the government at the same level.
(3) Research methods. This method of collecting materials has a strong purpose. First, according to the requirements of superiors or leaders, determine special topics to carry out investigation and research, with the aim of finding typical examples, summing up typical experiences and guiding the promotion work. The second is to carry out investigation and research on tendentiousness and incipient problems, aiming at finding out the root and crux of the problems and providing basis for leadership decision-making.
(4) Reverse thinking method. That is, when an activity is at its climax, or when a problem is affirmed or denied by most people, if an information worker can calm down, let his thinking not be affected by herd effect, think from the other side of the problem, analyze whether there is deviation, or whether there is a tendency to cover up another tendency, it will often produce unexpected results.
(5) Meeting assembly method. Every meeting contains a lot of information. You can find valuable information clues by attending various meetings and reading meeting documents.
(6) Work summary method. All departments and units provide their own work summaries and plans, and conduct selective screening according to the work information of different departments and units to find valuable information.