Center for Research and Writing

The Research Process

  • Step 1: Narrow Your Research Focus (video lecture)
  • Step 2: Seek Appropriate Resources (video lecture)
      • Guide to Research (pdf handout)

  • Step 3: Search the Library Databases (Journal and eBook) (video lecture)

    • NOTE: The "Discover" database is now called "OneSEARCH." This search tools searches all databases, except Axis 360, TREN, and TJL.
  • Step 4: Engage Sources Critically (video lecture)
      • Quoting Sources (video lecture)
        • Notes (pdf handout)
      • Avoiding Plagiarism (video lecture)
        • Additional Tips (powerpoint)
        • Examples: Paraphrase or Plagiarism? (pdf handout)
      • Footnotes: When, Where, and How (video lecture)
        • Footnotes vs. Works Cited (pdf handout)
  • Step 5: Plan a Draft (video lecture)
  • Step 6: Support All Claims (video lecture)
  • Step 7: Proofread for Style (content link)





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