Research Tips


Research & Info Search Tips


Where to start? Start with these information Gathering Steps:

  1. Choose your topic
  2. Do some preliminary research to narrow or broaden your topic.
  3. Write down search terms and questions that you will answer in your research paper - spend time on this step! This graphic organizer can help you.
  4. Find articles that answer your questions or thesis statement. Write down the sources as you find sources - Don’t wait until later and have to redo your search!
  5. Take notes on what you want to add to your paper and, again, write down your sources.

You’re ready to get started on your paper!