Databases
- Kansas State Library Online DatabasesThe links on this page work by verifying your Kansas internet provider address. If you cannot use these links, you will need to log in with your Kansas Library eCard. Mrs. Nocita can issue your state library card. Send a message through Canvas or stop by the library.
- Database PasswordsPasswords are for home use if a link requests your remote access. PDF is password protected.
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Research Process
List Keywords & Synonyms relevant to your topic from broad to narrow.
Determine Essential Question(s).
Determine all possible information sources.
Start Research. Hunting & gathering phase! Indiscriminately collect information.
When you have several sources, read through the information highlighting important terms, facts, statisitics, etc. related to your question(s).
Evaluate information for usefulness and relevance.
Re-work essential question(s) based on information you find. Did the information you found support your original thinking or do you need to adjust your working thesis? Does your thinking about the topic need to change? Or do you need different resources?
Research more!Question everything! Evaluate every information source! Triangulate data and cross check facts. Is this particular information source the right fit for your task? Look for POV (point of view), Bias, qualifications of author(s), transparency of peer review,
Gather assets--music, pictures, charts, diagrams, etc. when applicable.
Cite all sources and assets.