What kind of information do I need?
Consider possible sources for your research. Think about the following questions:
- Do you need scholarly information, or is a mix of information from scholarly, popular and trade publications acceptable?
- Do you need to use primary sources as well as secondary sources?
- Will you use books, articles, websites, or other sources (videos, interviews, etc.)?
For help with these questions, see Comparing Sources of Information
How can I access resources at the library?
- Start with the library homepage to find information about hours of service, borrower services and more.
- Use the Subject Guide to Resources to find recommended books, article indexes and databases, government information, statistics, and websites.
- Use our Help Sheets for step by step instructions on using library tools such as the catalogue and periodical indexes and databases. Visit this website for a brief overview of wildcard searching and Boolean Logic - important strategies to use when searching electronic databases.
Gathering Information is the second step in the Research Process.
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Step One: Getting Started] [
Step Three: Analyzing and Evaluating] [
Step Four: Presenting Information and Citing Sources]
