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Research 101

Introduction: for students

This tutorial is intended to help with research for course projects; but it introduces concepts that are equally valuable in shopping for an appliance or deciding for whom to vote in an election.

Worksheets attached to specific units can be accessed from any page by a button on the menu to the left of the page. These worksheets allow you to explore your own topics and may be mailed to anyone you wish and/or printed. Bringing the worksheet to the library when you need help will make it easier for librarians to see what you're researching and what you've already done. Minus the worksheets, the tutorial takes approximately 1 hour to complete.

While the tutorial takes you systematically through a process, doing real research is not an exact science. There are different ways to produce effective results, even beginning in the middle and doubling back several times. As you build your abilities, your experience will prevent leaving out key steps.

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