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The steps below give an effective strategy for finding information for your research and documenting the sources you find. Depending on your topic and your familiarity with the library, you may need to rearrange or recycle these steps. Adapt this outline to your needs.
Step 1. Develop a topic
Select a Topic | Develop Research Questions | Identify Keywords | Find Background Information | Refine a Topic
Step 2. Locate information
Books & E-Books | Videos & Images | Articles | Websites | Grey Literature | Search Strategies
Step 3. Evaluate
Evaluate Sources | Primary vs Secondary | Types of Periodicals | Websites
Step 4: Write
Take Notes | Outline the Paper | Incorporate Source Material
Step 5: Cite
Plagiarism | MLA Format | APA Format | Annotated Bibliographies
This research guide is based on a guide created by Lori Micho, at the Denver Campus, Johnson & Wales University: Research Process: A Step-By-Step Guide and adapted by Lori Cassidy, Orange Coast College Library: The Research Process: A Guide for OCC Students.