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A guide to the research process, covering how to develop and topic and devise a search plan, locating information, using information, evaluating sources, and citing sources
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This guide will help you learn how to:
get started on your research
distinguish between scholarly and popular articles
find the best research resources
create a good search and find the best information
critically look at the information you find
cite your sources
The Research Process
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