The Research Process

The steps in the research process include:

1. defining what you need,
2. developing a research strategy,
3. conducting searches for information,
4. evaluating the resources you find, and
5. incorporating and citing the information you use.

Each section of BOOST takes you through a step in the process.

Research isn't always neat and clean; sometimes you may have to move back a step, make different decisions, and then move forward again.

Therefore, it's a good idea to begin early and manage your time wisely.