Research (Finding Information)

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Research is a process; be prepared to tweak your topic as you find relevant sources.

Tips on getting more from your research efforts:

• VIDEO - 5 Tips for Critical Thinking. From diets to debates: ideas to keep in mind as you make decisions.
• VIDEO - What's a Library database? Explains library databases from a student's perspective.
• VIDEO - From Idea to Library: How Journal Articles and Databases Work. Library databases use a different algorithm.
• VIDEO - Picking Your Topic IS Research: How the Process Works. Research is a circular process.
• VIDEO - How to Narrow Your Topic. Tips for focusing your research topic.
• VIDEO - One Perfect Source? Why You Need Different Sources. You need background and detail for your research.
• VIDEO - Research and Literacy Skills
• VIDEO - Searching for Images

  Organize with note cards, color-coding, or concept maps.