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The Research Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Steps to Locating Information

Research typically involves using a variety of sources:

 

Types of Sources

Before starting your research, it's important to understand the types of sources available.

The videos below provide a broad overview of the information you can find in sources such as books, encyclopedias, almanacs, periodicals, electronic resources and more. If you need help locating any of these resources in West Library, contact a reference librarian.