research process
TRANSCRIPT
Search the Internet
Search the Internet
Find Books
Find Books
Find Articles
Find Articles
CiteSources
CiteSources
Background Information
Background Information
Online Catalog
Subscription Databases
CQ Researcher,
Issues & Controversies
Opposing Viewpoints,
Print Reference Sources
Search Engines & Directories
Handbooks or Citing Sources
Webpage
Define Your Topic
-Narrow or broaden-What do you know?-What do you need to know?-Brainstorm keywords &
synonyms
THE RESEARCH PROCESS
Adapted with permission from the Northwestern Michigan College Seven Steps of Research Web Page.