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The Research Process

This is a simple outline to help you with the basics of The Research Process. Worksheets (to the left) can be downloaded to assist you with your project.

1. Select a General Topic

2. Develop Search Vocabulary

3. Find Background Information

4. Narrow or Broaden the Topic

5. Focus Your Research

6. Find Current and Specific Information: Library Databases

7. Find Detailed and Historical Information: Library Catalog

8. Find Current and Specific Information: The Internet

9. Cite Sources

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