Beginning Your Research

Research no longer has to involve going to a library and getting bogged down with a stack of books. Using Web-based resources is very practical and can be completed from the comfort of your home, school, or any place with an internet connection. Getting off to a good start as you begin the research process is important to make the rest of the process go smoothly. Searching by using key words, phrases, and quotation marks can save you lots of time because there is so much information available on the Internet.  Also, taking the time to use good, credible websites or databases with valuable and accurate information and that do not include any information that could be considered biased can save you steps in the research process.  It is important for you to remember these research tips any time you are trying to find information online.