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Research Assignment Success: The Research Process

This guide provides instructional videos and tutorials for different aspects of the research process, strategies and tips for success, and information about academic support resources.

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The Research Process

The Research Process

This tutorial provides an overview of the research process, from how to begin to creating an outline for a research paper.

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Creating a Research Plan

Creating a Research Plan

This tutorial discusses the benefits of using a research plan to outline how you will conduct your research.

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Picking a Topic IS Research!

The following video demonstrates the non-linear nature of the research process and shows how choosing and developing a topic relates to other aspects of completing a research project.

Finding Background Information Through the Library

Encyclopedias and other reference books are an excellent starting point for your research. They can provide background information and help you identify keywords to use when searching for books and articles.

To access databases from off campus, you will be prompted to log in with your Pipeline username and password.

Background Research Tips

The following tutorial examines how to identify, find, and use background information to help you choose and/or refine your topic (from off campus you will need to log in using your Pipeline username and password):

Assignment Calculator

Try using an assignment calculator to help plan your time during the research process.