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 and analyze information
Evaluate Sources | Primary vs Secondary | Types of Periodicals
Step 4. Write, organize, and communicate information
Take Notes | Outline the Paper | Incorporate Source Material
Step 5. Cite sources
Avoid Plagiarism | Works Cited Examples | Annotated Bibliographies