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The Research Process:
Asking Questions and Finding Answers

Questions to Consider in Doing Research

1. What question(s) are you trying to answer?
2. What do you already know about your topic?
3. Where will you look for information related to your question or topic?
4. What key words or phrases will you use in your search for information?
5. How will you organize your ideas and record your information?
6. How will you keep track of and record your sources of information?
7. How will you know if the information you've gathered answers your research question(s)?
8. What will you do if you need more information?
9. What will you do if you have too much information or if some of your information is irrelevant?
10. How will you communicate your information? Who will be your audience?

"Do We" Really Know Dewey?
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5002/?tqskip=1

A fun website for learning about the Dewey Decimal System at your own speed.

A Guide to Research Skills
http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar750287&st=Research

A great article on research from the World Book Online Reference Center, including Getting to Know the Library; Reference and Source Materials; Preparing Source Cards; Taking Notes; Using Other Sources; and Documenting Sources.

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