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In case you have never had to do a research assignment here is are some basic steps to guide you:

Planning:

Prepare materials

choose a topic

refine topic (working thesis)

seek our sources

brainstorm search terms

develop a research timeline

Gathering information:

Find information

evaluate information

take notes

create a source list

Organize:

Review your notes

create a thesis statement

create an outline for your paper

Synthesize:

Put together a first draft

revise your first draft

edit and proofread your paper

Document and List sources:

Put together a works cited page

write and acknowledgement page

review the MLA checklist

turn in your paper

Good Luck!! Please stop by the Library for help if you get stuck!