How Do I Begin Research?
Many people are intimidated by the thought of finding information in the Library to complete research assignments. Perhaps you are not sure how to get started, what topic to research, where to look, or how to select the best resources. These questions and many others are answered in the following pages. If you have any additional questions, please ask at the Library front desk or contact us by email or phone.
| 1. Select and Narrow a Topic gives suggestions on how to select an interesting topic to research. | |
| 2. Select Appropriate Resources describes various resources used in research and which may be the most appropriate for your topic. | |
| 3. Plan Research Strategy helps you select search terms and combine those search terms into an effective research strategy. | |
| 4. Find Specific Resources helps you to find specific resources using the Library's research databases and other suggested search tools. | |
| 5. Evaluate and Select the Best Resources for Your Topic describes criteria and provides an evaluation guide to help you decide if a particular resource is appropriate to use in research and if it is the best resource for your topic. | |
| 6. Citing Resources provides sample citations according to the style manual used by Lincoln Christian University |