Which of the following are the key attributes and skills required in the context of tools and techniques for literary research?
A) Having an overview of the main online and printed sources relevant to the research.
B) Not participating in any online information networks as others may copy the work.
C) Getting to know a range of available online sources, and being able to evaluate these sources comparatively.
D) Using online and printed sources to identify and locate material archives.
E) Peer management technique
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A, C and D only.

To understand why this is the correct combination of attributes and skills for tools and techniques in literary research, let us evaluate each statement individually:
1. Statement A ("Having an overview of the main online and printed sources relevant to the research"): This is a fundamental requirement. A literary researcher must be aware of the primary and secondary sources available, both digital and physical, to lay a solid foundation for their study. Therefore, A is correct.
2. Statement B ("Not participating in any online information networks as others may copy the work"): This is incorrect. In modern literary research, collaboration, peer feedback, and participating in academic networks (like ResearchGate, academia.edu, or discussion forums) are highly encouraged to enrich one's research and stay updated with current trends. Avoiding networks out of fear of copying is counterproductive to scholarly progress.
3. Statement C ("Getting to know a range of available online sources, and being able to evaluate these sources comparatively"): This is a critical critical-thinking and technical skill. A researcher must not only find sources but also assess their credibility, authority, relevance, and accuracy by comparing them. Therefore, C is correct.
4. Statement D ("Using online and printed sources to identify and locate material archives"): Literary research often involves primary material archives (manuscripts, letters, first editions). Knowing how to use modern search tools to locate these physical material archives is an essential practical skill. Therefore, D is correct.
5. Statement E ("Peer management technique"): While teamwork or interpersonal skills are useful in general management, "peer management technique" is not considered a direct key tool or technique specifically required for conducting literary source-based research.

Combining the correct statements (A, C, and D) leads us to the option A, C and D only.