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Research Processes

Defining a Research Question

Building a Thesis Statement

Developing a Working Bibliography

Conducting Library Research

Conducting Field Research

Conducting Electronic Research

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Writing Guide: An Introduction to Research Processes

As well as providing demonstrations of how to use the Internet for electronic searches of online catalogs, databases and the World Wide Web, this guide will introduce you to the essential processes you should use both before and during your library or field research.

• Defining a Research Question
• Building a Thesis Statement
• Developing a Working Bibliography
• Conducting Library Research
• Conducting Field Research
• Conducting Electronic Research