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Research 101

The steps of the research process & how to apply them.

Introduction to Research

Demystifying Research

Follow the steps in this guide, and you’ll be on your way to completing your research project successfully.

You’ll learn how to:

  1. Develop a Topic
  2. Locate Information
  3. Evaluate Sources
  4. Use Information

A quiz appears at the end.

Figure 1
The Research Process

Note. From Research Process, by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis University Library, , YouTube (https://youtu.be/d0y7GYFqXOg). Copyright by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.