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Finding and Using Information for Research Projects

This self-paced tutorial guides users through the process of finding and using information for research projects. It is general enough to apply to most disciplines.

Welcome to the Finding and Using Information for Research Projects tutorial!

This version is adapted from a Canvas module of the same name, available in Canvas Commons.

What we're exploring

In this tutorial, we’ll explore the six steps of library research included in the image on this page:

  • Exploring the background of a topic
  • Developing a topic or research question
  • Finding sources
  • Evaluating sources
  • Using and citing sources
  • Creating new knowledge

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Sample attribution: Finding and Using Information for Research Projects by Jamie Dwyer and Amy Scheelke for Salt Lake Community College, is licensed CC BY-NC 4.0, except where otherwise noted.