Research Process: A Step-by-Step Guide: Get Started

Step 1. Develop a topic
Select a Topic | Develop Research Questions | Identify Keywords | Find Background Information | Refine a Topic

Step 2. Locate information
Books & E-Books | Videos & Images | Articles | Websites | Grey Literature | Search Strategies

Step 3. Evaluate and analyze information
Evaluate Sources | Primary vs Secondary | Types of Periodicals

Step 4. Write, organize, and communicate information
Take Notes | Outline the Paper | Incorporate Source Material | Annotated Bibliographies | Lit Reviews

Step 5. Cite sources
Avoid Plagiarism | How to Read a Citation | APA Style | Chicago/Turabian Style | MLA Citation Style | Other Citation Styles

Video has been posted with permission from Bob Baker, Library Director, Pima Community College.

Thanks to Lori Micho of Johnson and Wales University for permission to use their guide as a template for this one.  The work of the librarians at the J&W Denver campus on this great guide deserves recognition.