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Research Process: Writing Center (MELO)
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Research Process Overview
Step 1: Develop a Topic
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1a. Select a Topic
1b. Develop Research Questions
1c. Identify Keywords
1d. Find Background Information
1e. Refine a Topic
Step 2: Locate Information
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2a. Find Books
2b. Find Videos
2c. Find Articles
2d. Find Websites
2e. Search Strategies
Step 3: Evaluate
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3a. Evaluate Sources
3b. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
3c. Types of Periodicals
Step 4: Use
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4a. Paraphrasing
4b. Notetaking
Step 5: Legal/Ethical
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5a. Plagiarism
5b. MLA Citation Style
5c. Works Cited Examples
5d. Copyright
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