HOW TO RESEARCH IN 5 STEPS
Make sure you understand your topic and know your what your focus is for this assignment. Identify people and resources to help develop your topic so that it's not too big or small but manageable. Revise if necessary.
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Identify what forms of information will help you with this assignment. You should always use a variety of resources if possible (print and electronic). Are there books on your topic? Are there good journals and periodicals you can access through data-bases? Where will you access these resources? Learn how to select the most appropriate sources for the information you need.
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What strategies will you use to find the information you need? Create and revise these strategies. Brainstorm key words that will be effective in finding the information you need. Use search expanders and limiters (Boolean logic) to help you get the results you need. Use advanced search options to save time and make your research more effective.
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Is your information good information? Is it current, relevant, valid, accurate, and reliable? Is it biased? Is it factual or opinion? Is this the best information for your paper/project?
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