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Efficient Research Process: Easy Steps & Strategies for Success

Learn a structured research process with simple steps for success. From outlining thesis to assessing internet sources, this guide covers creating a plan, search strategy, source assessment, bibliography maintenance, note-taking, and source documentation. Make your research process smooth and effective!

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Efficient Research Process: Easy Steps & Strategies for Success

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  1. The Research Process Simple Steps for Success

  2. Developing a Plan • Create an Outline using ROV Method • Present Thesis • Define unclear terms in thesis • Raise three opposing views to thesis • Consider data to be used for refutes • Think of any extra support for thesis

  3. Creating a Search Strategy • Questions to answer: • What types of sources will I consult? • In what order should I consult them? • Reference materials (encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries) • Books • Periodicals (newspapers, journals, magazines) • Vertical Files (pamphlets, unpublished materials) • Sources beyond the library: Internet

  4. Assessing Internet Sources • Who is the author? An expert? A Layman? • Is the information based on facts or opinions? • Is the topic regarding ethical or moral issues? • Is the author trying to sell something other than information? • Can I find at least two other corroborating articles or pieces of information?

  5. Maintaining a Working Bibliography • Create a bibliographic 3X5 notecard for each source you consult--

  6. Taking Notes on your Sources • Paraphrasing • Summarizing • Quoting

  7. Documenting your Sources • Using MLA Citations: • In-text parentheticals • End-text parentheticals (Works Cited)

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