Research is a process. This worksheet takes you step-by-step through the process of defining your research questions to strategically searching for resources using library databases.
Video - How to Create a Research Question & Form a Search (3:42 mins)
Plan Your Research
Concept mapping, or mind mapping, is a great way to plan your research! Use it to brainstorm keywords and to keep track of the places you've tried or want to search. The links below are to mind mapping tools:
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