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Research Basics: Research Help
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Preparation / Getting Started
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Understanding the Assignment
Step 1: Develop a Topic
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Understanding the Assignment
Choosing a Research Topic
Refining a Research Topic
Developing a Research Question
Deciding What Types of Sources You Will Need
Step 2: Locate Information
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Types of Sources
Search Techniques
Find Books & eBooks
Choose a Database / Find Articles
Find Articles Using the EBSCO Articles tab
Find Journals
Find Websites using Google
Find Articles Using Google Scholar
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Step 3: Evaluate and Analyze Information and Sources
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How to evaluate your sources
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Popular vs. Scholary
Wheel of Sources
Step 4: Use, Organize and Communicate Information
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Incorporate Sources into Your Research Paper
Paraphrasing
Voice Markers
Notetaking
Using Source Material to Develop/Support an Argument
Step 5: Comply with Legal, Ethical and Moral Standards
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Reasons to Cite Your Sources
Plagiarism
Citation & Style Guides
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