How to Conduct Thorough Research

By: w3era Digital marketing Image source: Freepik Simple strategy for finding information for research and documenting sources effectively.

Identify Your Topic

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Find Background Info

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Use Catalogs for Books

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Use Databases for Articles

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Find Internet Resources

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Evaluate Your Findings

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Cite Your Sources

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