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Research Process: A Step-By-Step Guide
2a. Books & E-Books
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Research Process: A Step-By-Step Guide: 2a. Books & E-Books
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Step 1: Develop a Topic
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1a. Select a Topic
1b. Develop Research Questions
1c. Identify Keywords
1d. Find Background Information
1e. Refine a Topic
Step 2: Locate Information
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2a. Books & E-Books
2b. Videos & Images
2c. Articles
2d. Websites
2e. Grey Literature
2f. Search Strategies
Step 3: Evaluate
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3a. Evaluate Sources
3b. Primary vs. Secondary
3c. Types of Periodicals
Step 4: Write
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4a. Take Notes
4b. Outline the Paper
4c. Incorporate Source Material
Step 5: Cite
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5a. Avoid Plagiarism
5b. MLA Formatting
5c. MLA Citation Examples
5d. APA Formatting
5e. APA Citation Examples
5f. Annotated Bibliographies
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