A. Define Your TopicB. Create Research QuestionsC. Identify ConceptsD. Broaden/Narrow Topic
A. Current vs. Historical InformationB. Popular vs. ScholarlyC. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
A. Search ToolsB. Search Strategies
A. Why Evaluate?B. Guide to Evaluating Sources
A. Background on Citing SourcesB. How to Cite
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Research Process: Getting Started 

A guide to assist students in conducting research using the wide variety of information sources available to them.
Last update: Nov 18th, 2009 URL: http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/researchprocess  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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A. Search Tools

B. Search Strategies

      
     
     

    Library Research Tools

    Once you've decided on the type of source to start with (e.g., article, book, web site, etc.), it is time to search for a specific source that best fits your topic. There are several tools that you can use to help you locate information sources at the Syracuse University Library:

    • Classic Catalog (SUMMIT)  
      Lists books, journals, maps, sound recordings, microforms, government documents, and other materials in SU Library, Barclay Law Library, Moon Library at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and MLK Library.
    • Discover  
      Discover is a new interface to the catalog and is ideal for searching a broad topic or creating a general list of library resources on a given topic. The "Refine By" options on the left and right panels of the search results make it easy to narrow results. Discover currently contains records from the Classic Catalog and the Digital Library collection.

      You can also search Discover using the search box on the Library's home page.
    • Databases  
      Includes articles, multimedia material, statistics, e-books, and other items on a variety of subjects. Some databases contain the full-text of articles while others contain only citations and/or article abstracts.
    • E-journal Locator  
      Links to journals, magazines and other sources that provide full-text material online.
    • Subject Guides  
      Research tips and lists of resources compiled by librarians who specialize in various subject areas.
     
     
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