Research Steps

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So it's time to start research on your project. Where do you begin? How do you research effectively -- so you find information you can use -- and efficiently -- so you don't waste a lot of time?

The activities and sites below can help you make choices that take you to useful, accurate information that will help you complete your research assignments.

Short tour of key ideas about web searching

Where should you begin?

• Library vs. The Web
• Types of search tools: Search Engines and Directories
• Choosing the right search tool for your purpose
• Searching with Google

Understanding what you find

• Google search results explained
• Understanding URLs and what they can tell you

Evaluating what you find

Citing what you find

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