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An Overview: The Research Process
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An Overview: The Research Process
The research process is complex and multilayered. This tutorial provides an overview and some practical strategies you can use.
What's in the Tutorial
Research is a Circular Process (Iterative)
Deciding What to Research
Fine Tuning your Topic
Categorizing Topic Information
Developing your Research Question
The Search Process
Picking Search Terms
Searching and Refining Results
Determining Credibility and Relevance
Applying Evaluation Criteria
Comparison of Article Types
Avoiding Plagiarism
What is Plagiarism?
Self-plagiarism
Citing Sources
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A Look at Copyright
In Conclusion
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