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Before Starting your Research
Topic selection is the most important
step of your research. A poorly developed topic makes it harder
to do research, and often leads to finding too much material, which
can waste time and leave you frustrated.
Research can proceed much faster
if you understand the basic facts, terms, events, and issues surrounding
your topic. With this basic knowledge, you can quickly determine
what information you need and have a greater understanding of how
to search for it.
3. Know what to look for.
Part of the challenge of doing research is knowing
if need to find a book, article, or website for your research.
The type of information you get is going to differ depending on
what item you chose. Looking in the wrong place for you information
can often lead to many dead ends and cries of "but I can't
find it anywhere!"
To avoid this particular frustration, take a moment
to go through this quick website on the Flow
of Information.
4. Know where to start looking for information.
Once you have decided what you need
- books, articles, or websites - you have to determine how to find
them. Refer to
Where to go to find information
for help.
5. Remember help is always available.
Please do not hesitate to ask for Reference
help. We can help
you with topic development and your research. You can also contact Sarah
Maximiek, Subject Librarian, (AIM or Yahoo! Messenger: bartlesarah) for help.
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