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Research Assistance

Guide to Library Research
Exercise 1 | Colbert Report on Wikipedia
Research is a learning process that has several phases. Although it is presented here as a step-by-step process, it is actually cyclical. During all stages, the researcher is evaluating the topic and the information available. As questions are raised, the researcher may find the need to refine the topic and locate new material.1. Choosing a Topic

2. Collecting Information (Search Strategy Worksheet)

  • Locating Books
  • Locating Articles
    • Tutorial–EBSCO Basics
    • Tutorial–Using LexisNexis
    • Tutorial–Basics of OCLC’s FirstSearch
  • Using the Internet
    • Checklist for Evaluating Web Resources (from the University of Southern Maine’s web page)
    • Tips when using Search Tools
    • Search Tools Chart (created and maintained by the Infopeople Project)

3. Planning Your Paper

  • Outline format (State University of New York, University at Albany)
  • Note taking (University of Toronto, Writing Support)
  • A Student's Guide to Plagiarism
  • Common Style Manuals (from Purdue University Libraries)

4. Writing your Paper

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