Research Basics

Choosing a Topic

Getting Ideas
—CQ Researcher
—Book Series
—Periodicals
—"Hot Topics"
—WWW

Defining Your Topic

Developing a Research Plan
—Thesis Statement
—Identify Key Terms
—Identify and Select Sources
—Begin the Search

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Objectives

To give tips on how and suggest resources where to begin research so that the student would have a clear direction when they start their research.

To provide the student with various types and genres of resources that are valuable for selecting and focusing a research topic.

To help the student engage in an efficient and effective research process by understanding and using a research plan.