10-20 min.

Students will investigate the iterative nature of the research process from developing topics and search terms, conducting pre-research, and searching in library databases. Students will assess search results and learn how to synthesize and incorporate their results into drafts and final papers/projects.

Objectives:

  • Identify and explain the steps of the research process
  • Understand that research is iterative
  • Explain their research process

Sample In-Class Activities

  • Mini lecture/presentation
  • Group discussions

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