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Introduction: The Research Process

The following steps outline a strategy for finding information for a research paper and documenting the sources you find. Depending on your topic and your familiarity with the library, you may need to rearrange or recycle through these steps. Follow the links for more information. Once you have found the information you need, use the resources of the Writing Center for assistance with writing your paper.