Research Tools & Information: The Research Process

Seven Steps of the Research Process

1.  Develop your hypothesis/essential question, turn it into a claim - create your thesis statement
2. Locate background information about your topic.
3. Find books on your topic.
4. Find articles on your topic.
5. Find internet resources on your topic.
6. Evaluate and assess the information you have gathered.
7. Properly cite the information you use
   
   Source: https://libguides.lr.edu/c.php?g=458490

Need help developing your thesis statements? Check out these guides: 

Developing A Thesis by the Harvard College Writing Center

Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements by The Purdue Online Writing Lab

Writing a Thesis Statement by the Arrendale Library at Piedmont University