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Research is a Process

You should be able to answer ‘yes’ to ALL of the following questions about each source in your research.  If you are unsure or need help answering these, consult a librarian.  For those with visual impairment, an accessible Word document is available at the bottom of the page.

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You can follow a more traditional research process like the one below:



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Research, though, is rarely as simple as going from Steps 1 to 4. Frequently, research involves bouncing to and from your background and article research and your thesis statement as shown below.

 

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