A how-to guide for research: Home

When writing a paper or developing a presentation, you frequently will need to do research to find the information that you'll include in your final product. Academic and professional research requires more than just a quick Google search and the cutting and pasting of a few relevant quotes. This research guide will take you step by step through the research process and show you how to use the library and the web to find good sources.

First, let's look at the Research Process:

• Define what problem you are solving and/or what information you need.
• Locate resources in the library and online.
• Select resources that help you best solve your problem.
• Organize the information to help decide if you have enough and can communicate it successfully.
• Use the information effectively and ethically. Think about what you have learned and the impact it will make.