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How to Research

Just getting started on a research paper or project? Don't know where to start? This is the guide for you!

The Research Process

 The Research Process Re

Research simply means to investigate at length, in order to confirm facts, or reach new conclusions about facts.

About this guide: it will help you understanding the steps in the research process. Each part of the guide reviews a different research skill and explains specific search tools at MHC.

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Steps

  • Develop a Topic: assignment, choose a topic, locate background information, narrow your topic, form research question.
  • Develop a Search Strategy: create a list of search words and choose an appropriate search tool.
  • Find: locate and retrieve information to use in your research assignment.
  • Evaluate: analyze information you've found to select what you will use for your research assignment.
  • Use & Create:  avoid plagiarism by citing your information sources, consider copyright, and proofread your assignment.

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