The Research Process: Get Started

This guide will lead you through the general research process.

Step 1.  Choose a Topic
Develop Research Questions | Identify Keywords | Find Background Info | Refine a Topic

Step 2.  Locate Information
Find Books | Find Videos | Find Articles | Find Websites | Search Strategies

Step 3.  Evaluate & Analyze
Primary vs. Secondary Sources | Databases vs. Internet | Types of Periodicals | Lateral Reading

Step 4.  Use & Organize Information
Notetaking | Paraphrasing | Citation Styles

Step 5.  Follow Legal, Ethical & Moral Standards
Plagiarism | Copyright

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