Introduction to The Research Process Module

What to Expect From This Module

Hi! Welcome to the wonderful world of academic research. We know that finding the right sources for your papers and projects can be time consuming and confusing. This module is designed to assist you in starting the research process with a great topic and the right sources. The modules are short and they are packed with useful information. The last section will have a quick quiz for you to uncover what you have learned and what you may need to review again.

The topics covered in this module are:

Finding a Research Topic
Refining the Topic
Using Keywords to Search for Topic Resources
Understanding Which Resources Will Best Support Your Topic
When to Use "Popular", "Professional" or "Scholarly" Resources

Everything you need to know for the quiz is covered in this module so make sure to read all of the content and watch the videos carefully so you can fly through with a perfect score! But don't worry, the quiz is created to help you continue learning so any answer that is incorrect will have helpful tips to assist you in your understanding of the concepts.

Let's start with this two minute video about finding the right sources for your research paper or project.

Wondering how to start? Click the "next" button in the bottom right hand corner to start with how to find the research topic that is best for you.

Citations & Attributions

"One Perfect Source? Links to an external site." by NCSU Libraries Links to an external site. is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 Links to an external site.

Except where otherwise noted, the content in this module by San Diego Mesa College Library Links to an external site. is licensed under CC BY SA 4.0