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The Research Process

Defining Research Needs

Developing a Research Strategy

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Evaluating Resources

Students frequently skip the evaluation step of the research process. They think finding a resource--any resource--is enough. However, weak information sources waste your time.

Resources need to match your instructor's requirements and be relevant to your research topic. Don't "force" a resource to fit your assignment--keep searching until you find one you can really use. A good resource will help you:
  • support an argument,
  • refute an argument,
  • give examples, or
  • provide "wrong" information you can challenge.

In this section, you will learn to:

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Last Updated ( Monday, 21 August 2006 )