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The Research Process

Defining Research Needs
Understand Your Assignment
Differences Between Resource Types

Developing a Research Strategy

Conducting the Search

Evaluating Resources

Using Resources

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Defining Research Needs


The first step in any process is defining what you need.

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Dissect an assignment description to determine your instructor's expectations.

  • Distinguish between different types of resources to decide which to use.