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Research is a life skill that you use every day. Which smartphone should I buy? What college should I choose? Should I have this surgery?
You apply the same modes of research in your coursework for papers, presentations, discussion posts, and more. It is crucial to know how to navigate through this iterative research process because you will gain lifelong information literacy skills.
The details for each step of the research process will vary depending on the topic, available research, and assignment or research goal, but the main idea behind each step will always remain the same. Developing a research strategy will help you to focus on your topic, organize your search, manage your time efficiently, progress from general to specific resources, and understand when you have researched your topic thoroughly.
Remember that the research process takes time and effort. You should not expect to complete all of these steps in only a few hours; in fact, library research for a dissertation often takes years. By thoughtfully approaching your assignment, you will be able to pick a reasonable topic, research the topic, and compose an organized piece of scholarly research.
