A General Guide for Conducting Research
The Research Cycle
At the start of any research project, you need to get a working knowledge of your topic. In other words, you need to get some background information, which means consulting sources like authoritative encyclopedias. The library has a long list of e-book encyclopedias to help you with this step.
Once you have done your background research, you can identify what you know about your topic and what you still would like to know. Then, you can formulate a research question. Your question should be neither too broad nor too narrow.
Once you know your research question, it's time to start searching for information. Where should you search? And how?
This guide is based on the Student-Centered Subject Guide template freely provided by Kennesaw State University and the Niche Academy "Designing Student-Centered Research Guides" webinar by Amy Barker and Ashley Hoffman.
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