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The Research Process
Steps in the Process
Manage your Time

Defining Research Needs

Developing a Research Strategy

Conducting the Search

Evaluating Resources

Using Resources

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The Research Process


Managing Your Time

Like any process, research takes time. Managing your time and planning your steps decreases stress and produces a better product. Sometimes it's difficult to know how much time should be spent on each step in the research process. Generally, it's a good idea to select topics and gather resources early.

We recommend the following in helping you manage your time:

  • Become Familiar with your Library -- In planning to begin your research, it is a good idea to become familiar with Hutchins Library -- where you will most likely be conducting your research and finding your resources. You may already be familiar with the set-up of the Library through navigating it on your own or with a class. Another way to become more familiar with the Library is to take a virtual tour. Click below to access the Hutchins Library Virtual Tour.
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  • Use an Assignment Calculator -- In addition to becoming familiar with Hutchins Library, we recommend utilizing an assignment calculator to help you in planning your work and managing your time. Click below to access.


Use the Assignment Calculator to create a timeline for a selected assignment. In answering questions throughout BOOST, be sure to refer to the same assignment.

What is the name of the assignment?


What is the date today?


When is your assignment due?


Click on the Assignment Calculator above. Enter your intended start date and the assignment's due date. According to the Assignment Calculator...

By what date should you choose a topic and pose a research question?


When should you begin finding books/articles/websites?


When should you write your first draft?


When should you begin the revising and rewriting process?