The Research Process: A Step-By-Step Guide: Get Started

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 | Grey Literature | Search Strategies

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

Step 4: Write
Take Notes | Outline the Paper | Incorporate Source Material

Step 5: Cite
Plagiarism | MLA Format | MLA Examples | APA Format | APA Examples | Annotated Bibliographies

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