Research Basics

The goal of this guide is to give you a working knowledge of the research process and help develop the skills that your instructors are expecting of you when they assign a research paper/assignment. The information in this guide should make the research process easier and more efficient!

Be aware of all due dates

Follow all instructions from your instructor

Start your research early

Be aware of the citation and format style for the assignment

Much of the information and organization of this guide is based upon the Research Foundations guide from Seminole State College of Florida Library, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.