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Research Process :: Step by Step
Introduction
Step 1: Develop a Topic
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Select Topic
Identify Keywords
Background Information
Develop Research Questions
Refine Topic
Step 2: Locate Information
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Search Strategy
Books
Articles
Websites
Videos
popular databases
Step 3: Evaluate Information
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Evaluate Sources
Reading Scholarly Articles
Types of Periodicals
Primary & Secondary Sources
Step 4: Write
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Organize / Take Notes
Writing & Grammar Resources
Annotated Bibliography
Literature Review
Step 5: Cite Sources
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Citation Styles
Paraphrasing
Plagiarism
Step 6: Legal / Ethical Use
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Copyright
Privacy / Confidentiality
Censorship
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