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The Research Process  Tags: research start process  

An overview of the Research Process, which includes information about search strategies, how to choose and refine topics, kinds of resources, and citing sources
Last update: Sep 25th, 2009 URL: http://libguides.aacc.edu/researchprocess  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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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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