Step 1. Develop a Research Topic
Step 2. Locate Information
Step 3. Evaluate and Analyze Information and Sources
Step 4. Use, Organize, and Communicate Information
Step 5. Comply with Legal, Moral, and Ethical Standards
Research is an iterative process. It will develop as you go and you may cycle back and forth between various steps before reaching your final product.
Select a Topic
Sample Topic: Teaching Strategies and Education
Consider Possible Search Terms
What aspect of education? (education level, subject, etc.)
What terms relate to the topic?
Can these broad topics be broken down into smaller components?
What other keywords are likely to help you locate items in the research databases or library catalogs?
Begin Searching Your Topic
Use the education databases and other resources suggested in the menu guide on the left side of this page.