How to Research

Step 1: Prepare & plan for research--Get background information to develop your thesis statement or essential question. (use encyclopedias & reference books to get an overview)

How to write a thesis statement

Step 2:  Access resources & find information (books & databases)

How to search for information

Step 3:  Process information (analyze, evaluate, outline) 

How to Outline

Evaluate a Website

How to Take Notes  

How to detect bias--don't be fooled!

How to Cite Your Sources

Step 4: Write your paper   

H ow to write a paragraph

Step 5: evaluate, edit and rewrite if needed.

How to proofread your work

MORE TOOLS:

University of Washington Research Tutorial
Advanced Searching with Google
  Great primary sources
Avoiding plagiarism 
Diana Hacker Research & Documentation
 (MLA)
Dictionary.com