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Step 1: Define your topic
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Basic
reference tools like encyclopedias, bibliographies,
and the Subject Guides developed by Yale librarians
can help you define the parameters of your topic.
Before delving too far into the facts, think about what
angle you want to take on your topic.
What alternate terms are relevant to
your topic?
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Step 2: Find out what has already been written on your topic
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Once you
have chosen a topic, the next step is to search the literature to see what
has already been written. You might want to start by looking for books
and journal
articles.
What types and formats of material
are in the Library?
How can you tell which Yale library
to use?
Where and how can you search for books
and journal articles?
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Step 3: Consider other types of materials that might be relevant to
your research
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For more
thorough research, go beyond books and articles to identify information
in other formats.
Are you supposed to use primary sources?
Is it smart to use the Internet to
do your research?
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Step 4: Locating materials at Yale and beyond
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Choose
the "Locating Yale resources" link below for tips on finding material in
the Yale libraries. For a major research project, it will often be necessary
to locate materials that Yale doesn't own. Use the remaining links below
to identify and locate materials and collections outside of Yale.
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