- Take the time to plan your research first.
- Start with a broad search to learn more about your topic. This can help shape your research question.
- Continue searching, this time using the main ideas of your research question. Take lots of notes!
- Revise your search with new keywords or a different database.
- Consult a variety of sources: eBooks, newspapers, peer-reviewed articles, statistics, images, etc.
- Evaluate all sources for credibility and usefules.
- Cite your sources! Use the Citation tool in any library database.
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