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Santa Monica College Library

Introduction to Research

This is a brief introduction to research in the Library, how to decide on a research topic, how to find relevant materials and how to cite them.

The Research Process

The Research Process

1. Choose a topic

2. Preliminary planning and search for information

3. Locate resources

4. Evaluate your resources

4. Write your paper

5. Cite your sources

6. Proofread