Overview
Welcome! This module will assist you in understanding the research process.

Module 4 Learning Outcomes:

• Competently uses basic research terminology
• Proficiently applies the research process
• Accurately identifies the source of their information and how this information is organized
• Identifies and selects appropriate online databases relevant to the subject area
• Creates effective search statements based on their information needs
• Critically evaluates information and articulates the importance of an evaluation process
• Begins to discern point-of-view (bias) in periodical literature
• Effectively self assesses and refines their research process
  

Module 4 Tutorials:

The tutorials in Module 4 Research Process have been divided into the following parts:

Getting Started on Your Research

Determining Information Needs

Using Print Resources

Using TOPCAT

Electronic Databases

Evaluating Information

Access each section via the buttons on the left, or by clicking the desired section above. From any tutorial, you can return to this page by clicking the Module 4 button.

Begin the Research Process tutorial by clicking on Getting Started on Your Research, the Next button, or by selecting What is Research? from the pull on menu on the Getting Started.

Because parts of the module require Shockwave, click on Check for Shockwave to see if you need to download it.

Selecting Your Topic