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Research 101

This guide will help you find the sources you need to understand problems, answer questions, and craft solutions. 

Use the tabs at the top to navigate to each page through the stages of the research process.

  1. Pick a topic or question to investigate
  2. Brainstorm search words
  3. Choose where to search
  4. Create a strong search
  5. Troubleshoot
  6. Evaluate sources
  7. Save and cite sources

Keep in mind that this process isn't always linear. You often will need to return to earlier steps as you research and that's okay!

 

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How-To Guides

How-To Guides


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Bridging the Gap: A Guide to College-Level Research

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