Starting Research

Choose an appropriate topic

Make sure the topic fits your research goal.
Be specific enough with the topic to limit the amount of information.

Check in general sources

Encyclopaedia Britannica
Wikipedia (check references)

Utilize academic databases

EBSCOhost
ABC-CLIO
NC Live

Make a plan to keep records of your sources

Know the required citation style for the type of research being done.
Keep records of each source consulted with all the required citation information.
Make note of what information came from which source(s).

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