This guide is a helpful first step in developing a research strategy for your paper, or a quick refresher for using the library's resources. Use the tabs above to navigate to the different steps. Please contact us if you would like more guidance in the research process.
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Choose a Topic
Reference resources
Search in a database
Consult your professor or librarian
Brainstorm
Break your topic into concepts
Find synonyms and keywords
Create a mindmap
Create a Search Statement
Use boolean logic
Searching tips and tricks
Piece your statement together
Gather Research Materials
Find books
Find articles
Find more using what you have
Get it in full text
Evaluate Sources
CRAAP
Use Ulrichs Periodical Directory
Is the source scholarly?
Read
Read with a purpose
How to read a scholarly article
Create/revise a thesis statement
Fill in the Gaps
Begin writing
Synthesis the information
Do more research
Cite Sources
Plagiarism
Turnitin
Citation resources