Researching Tips
When you've been given a research assignment, such as a paper or project, and you don't know how to begin, here are some resources and tips to get the process started. Hopefully, these will make the research process seem less daunting and easier to conduct. Remember, researching does take time and can't be done in 10 minutes. With the amount of information available, until you find the exact piece you need, the time to find it might take longer than you would like. However, by reading through and utilizing the resources given below, the LMLC knows your experience will be less stressful and simpler.
When using Google to meet your research needs, there are ways to help limit your results to the most effective and factual-based ones.
Purdue University's Library has an amazing webpage hosting an abundant amount of information about how to successfully write a paper. Your LMLC highly suggests checking this website out to see what they have to offer.
Here is an online search cheat sheet providing general tips, no matter the database/search engine being used, these techniques will help you get to reputable results faster.
Mostly every person writing a paper has asked, "How do I cite sources?". This is a common question asked throughout the writing process. Purdue University has another awesome informational web page about how to properly cite sources either using MLA, APA, or another style you are required to follow.
Just Remember...
"Research is creating new knowledge."
- Neil Armstrong