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The Research Process: Get Started

Acknowledgements

We acknowledge and appreciate use of content and layout from Lori Micho of Johnson and Wales University at Denver for this Research Process guide.  We appreciate her wonderful work and appreciate her willingness to share!

Research Process Overview

Step 1. Develop a topic
Select a Topic Develop Research Questions | Identify Keywords | Find Background Information | Refine a Topic

Step 2. Locate information
Books & E-Books | Videos & Images | Articles | Websites | Search Strategies

Step 3. Evaluate and analyze information
Evaluate Sources | Primary vs Secondary | Types of Periodicals

Step 4. Write, organize, and communicate information (Under Construction)
Take Notes | Outline the Paper | Incorporate Source Material

Step 5. Cite sources
Avoid Plagiarism | MLA Formatting | MLA Citation Examples | Chicago Style Citations

Research Process Overview

Video has been posted with permission from Bob Baker, Library Director, Pima Community College.

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