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Research Process

Steps to an effective research project.

Get Familiar with the Topic

Your assignment might ask you to use scholarly or peer-reviewed sources for your assignment. But you don't want to just jump in and try to find those without having a general understanding of the topic first.  Watch the video for an introduction to understanding your topic, then use the resources and strategies below to find background information.

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