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Introduction to Research: Humanities and Social Sciences

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Learning how to conduct research is one of the most important skills a student will learn at university.

This guide will help you begin researching a topic and will take you through the process. The following steps outline an effective strategy for finding information for your research paper, evaluating the information found and documenting the sources.

Steps to Effective Research

  1. Choose Your Topic
  2. Find Background Information
  3. Find Books
  4. Find Articles
  5. Find Web Resources
  6. Evaluate Your Sources
  7. Cite Your Sources

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