15 Steps to Good Research
 Define
and articulate a research question (formulate
a research
hypothesis)
How
to Write a Thesis Statement (Indiana University)
Identify
possible sources of information in many types
and formats
Georgetown University Library's Guides to Research
by Subject
Judge
the scope of the project
Reevaluate
the research question based on the nature
and extent
of information available
and the parameters of
the research project
Select
the most appropriate investigative methods
(surveys, interviews,
experiments) and research
tools (periodical indexes,
databases, Web sites)
Plan
the research project
Overcoming
Procrastination (University of Illinois)
Retrieve
information using a variety of methods (draw
on a repetoire
of skills)
Refine
the search strategy as necessary
Write
and organize useful notes and keep track
of sources
Tips
on Organizing Material (University of Houston-Clear
Lake)
Evaluate
sources using appropriate criteria
Evaluating Internet Resources
Synthesize,
analyze, and integrate information sources
and prior knowledge
Georgetown University Writing Center
Revise
hypothesis as necessary
Use
information effectively for a specific purpose
Understand
such issues as plagiarism,
ownership of information (implications
of copyright to some
extent), and costs of
information
Digital Divide Network
Georgetown University Honor Council
Copyright Basics from the Library of Congress
Plagiarism:
What It Is and How to Recognize and
Avoid It from Indiana University
Cite
properly and give credit for sources of ideas
MLA Bibliographic Form
Turabian Bibliographic Form: Footnote/Endnote
Turabian Bibliographic Form: Parenthetical Reference
The complete ACRL "Objectives
for Information Literacy
Instruction"
including outcomes is
available online.
See also the broader "Information
Literacy Competency
Standards for Higher
Education."
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