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COMM 090: What is media's role in constructing racial identity?

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  • Learn strategies for evaluating information
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The Research Process

Iterative research process including topic generation and refinement, writing and citing, and research (information gathering and evaluating).

 

Research can be fun and exciting as you expand your knowledge and learn new things, but it can also be frustrating and messy. The Research Process is a way to manage your research so that it does not overwhelm you. Important points to remember are:

  • The research process is iterative, not linear! For example, as you progress in your research, your topic may change or narrow in scope.
  • Writing is a part of the process and is usually the deliverable, but it is also an important tool to use when brainstorming a topic and when synthesizing the resources you have found.