Basic Steps in the Research Process Part II

3. Look for the necessary items

You should now be able to begin locating literature on your topic now that you have a better idea of the route your study will take. You can look for information in a variety of areas, including the following:

Conduct a subject search in One Search if you are interested in looking for books. In the event that the subject search does not produce sufficient results, one can try conducting a keyword search instead. The citation information (author, title, etc.) and the location of the item(s), including the call number and the collection, can be written down or printed out. Take into account the current circulation. When you find the book on the shelf, check at the books that are positioned close; goods that are shelved in the same location always have a similar arrangement. The audio-visual resources held by the library are indexed inside the Aleph catalogue as well.

To locate articles from magazines and newspapers, look through the electronic periodical databases provided by the library. Choose the databases and formats that are the most appropriate for your specific subject matter; if you require assistance determining which database is the most appropriate for your requirements, speak with a librarian at the Reference Desk. The full-text versions of many of the articles contained within the databases can be accessed.

When looking for anything on the Internet, you should make use of search engines like Google and Yahoo, as well as subject directories. Look in the Internet Resources area of the website for the NHCC Library for connections to informative articles on many topics.

Step 4: Assess the reliability of your sources

Tips on evaluating the authority and quality of the information that you have located can be found in the CARS Checklist for Information Quality, which can be found here. Your professor anticipates that you will present information that is credible, truthful, and dependable, and you have every right to anticipate that the sources you consult will provide the same kind of information. This stage is of utmost significance when working with online resources, the majority of which are not held in high esteem for their dependability.

The fifth step is to take notes.

Conduct research using the sources that you have selected and make notes of the information that will be beneficial to the writing of your paper. Always make sure to keep a record of the sources you consult, even if there is a possibility that you won't end up using one or more of those sources. When it comes time to create a bibliography, you will thereafter require information such as the author, title, publisher, URL, and others.

The next step is to compose your paper.

Start by putting the facts you've gathered into some kind of order. The next step is to create a rough draught, which involves putting your ideas down on paper in a manner that is not complete. This phase will assist you in organising your thoughts and determining the overall structure of the paper you intend to write. Following this step, you will make as many changes to the draught as you believe are necessary in order to produce a final output that can be handed in to your instructor.

Step 7: Accurately cite your sources in your work.

Cite your sources and make sure to give credit where credit is due.

Citing or recording the sources that you used in your study has two purposes: first, it ensures that the authors of the materials that were utilised receive the credit that is due to them, and second, it enables the individuals who are reading your work to replicate your research and access the sources that you have mentioned as references. Two of the most common methods for citing sources are the MLA and APA styles.

Plagiarism occurs when you fail to properly credit the work of others. There is no excuse for plagiarism!

Step 8: Checking the Proofs

The last thing you need to do in order to complete the procedure is to proofread the document you've produced. Check the text for any mistakes in punctuation, grammar, or spelling by reading it through and checking it. Check to see that you have appropriately cited any sources that you used. Check that the point you want the reader to take away from what you've written has been conveyed in as much detail as possible.

Extra research pointers are as follows:

Find out the background information first, then use sources that are more particular, and work your way down from the general to the specific.

It is important not to overlook print sources because, in many cases, the printed information may be accessible more quickly and are just as beneficial as the online tools.

At the call number area LB 2369, the library has books on the subject of writing research papers that can be checked out.

Please with your instructor if you have any questions regarding the assignment.

In the event that you require assistance in locating certain materials inside the library, please speak with a librarian.