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=Steps in the Research Process:=

I. The assignment--and how to think about this assignment

II. Brainstorming and blogging about possible topics

III. How to develop key words from a topic choice

IV. Using key words to get an initial overview of your topic

V. On-line encyclopedias and Wikipedia--Is Wikipedia OK?

VI.[| Finding articles using on-line data bases]

VII. Tricks for searching Google and other search engines--finding information v. finding authoritative information

VII. Keeping track of what you find (1): Delicious.com and Diigo

VIII. Keeping track of what you find (2): Noodletools

IX. Keeping track of what you find (3): Blogger.com

X. Using Google reader to bring the latest news and information to you

XI. @List of topics from previous years

XII. Finding good books by starting with book reviews

XIII. Tips for using the public library and other library catalogues

XIV. Rough draft rubric

XV. Final Draft Rubric

XVI. Sample essays, More sample essays (2012)