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THE RESEARCH PROCESS - Gathering Information

3 GATHERING INFORMATION

Finding and evaluating information

Select reliable sources of info appropriate to the requirements of your assignment

Reading, analyzing, taking notes on info/sources you find

Avoid plagiarism – cite as you go

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SSU Library LibGuides various subjects
Find the best databases, reference resources, books, and internet resources for your discipline. MORE INFORMATION IN UPCOMING CLASSES
Evernote
Create a searchable database for your notes in the cloud. Your notes are available wherever you have internet access. Available for your desktop and for Apple and Android devices
SPARK Notetaking Worksheet from York University
Use this notetaking worksheet to keep track of your notes
Plagiarism info from SSU Library
NC State Libraries - How to read a scholarly article

4 PRODUCING A FINAL PRODUCT

Make an outline

Draft

Revise & rewrite

Refine keywords, collect feedback, conduct additional research as necessary

Proof-read and finalize

Cite, cite, cite!

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