First+Steps+of+the+Process

= = =**DON'T SKIP ANY STEPS. EACH IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR SUCCESS!!**=

Have you completed this step? If so, continue. Have you done any background reading on your topic? If not, you can do so by selecting databases, online encyclopedias and books. HOW TO FIND BACKGROUND READING see P 6 of the guide
 * STEP 1:** DECIDING ON A TOPIC see P.5 of the guide
 * STEP 2:** PRE-READING ABOUT YOUR TOPIC see P.5 of the guide

Have you written a thesis statement or a question? This step must be completed before you conduct your research. Do you want to see the research guide now? See the Library Help page.
 * STEP 3:** WRITING A THESIS - see EXAMPLES P 7-9 of the guide

What strategy will you use to develop your thesis or answer your question? You must have a plan. It will be used later for your note taking. For more information see THE WORKING OUTLINE P 10 of the guide Use the library databases, its online encyclopedia called World Book and the library books. For help with the above, click on the link "Database Page" at the left.
 * STEP 4:** YOUR RESEARCH PLAN -see Research Plan at left
 * STEP 5:** LOCATING ALL AVAILABLE RESEARCH SOURCES see P 11 of the guide