Research Strategy Tip Sheet

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Step One: Background Information    (Tip: Use encyclopedia index volume to identify use articles and focus topic)

General Encyclopedias  (Tip:  Identify synonyms and other key terms for future research steps)

Author Last, First. "Title of Article." Title of Encyclopedia. City: Publisher, Date. Vol. /Pg. #s Call No.
 

 

         
 

 

         

Subject Encyclopedias /Sources (Tip: Refer to Dewey Decimal Classification signage in Reference to locate subject sources.)

Author Last, First. "Title of Article." Title of Encyclopedia. City: Publisher, Date. Vol. /Pg. #s Call No.
 

 

         
Step Two: Books  (Tips: Use the IPAC to identify useful books.)
Author Last, First. Title of Book City: Publisher, Date. Pg. #s Call No.
 

 

       
 

 

       
 

 

       
 

 

       

 

Step Three: Periodical Articles 
Author Last, First. "Title of Articles" Title of Magazine Date: Pages Index Title
 

 

       
 

 

       
 

 

       
Step Four: Web Sites  (Tip: Evaluate Sites for authority, currency, accuracy, objectivity, and coverage to identify quality sites)
Author/Editor. Web Page Title. Date. Sponsor/Institution. Date Accessed <URL>
 

 

 

         

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

         
 

 

 

         

 

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