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How to do Research for a College Paper
Overview of the Research Process
STEP 1: Choose a Topic
STEP 2: Brainstorming and Background Information
STEP 3: Identify Research Questions
STEP 4: Find Scholarly Sources
STEP 4a: Find Books
STEP 4b: Find Articles
STEP 5: Refine Your Search
STEP 6: Evaluate Sources
STEP 7: Cite Your Sources
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