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Steps of the Research Process

This guide outlines the four steps of the research process

Steps of the Research Process

This guide will lead you through the four steps of the research process:

  1. Choosing & Narrowing a Topic
  2. Find Background Information
  3. Find Books in the Library Catalog
  4. Find Periodical Articles

Click on the tabs to the left to learn more about each step.


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