Librarian: Brittany N. Champion, MLS

Email: bc102@mailbox.sc.edu 

Mastering the Research Process

Research Question: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Arguments or questions you could address with that research question. Developing these questions now will help with the process of searching, and also to cover missing gaps in your research.

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Background Information:





Keyword (synonym map):

Main Concept/Idea:

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Databases used:



Keyword search chains using Boolean operators:




Draft Citations in the Assigned Format

Consider a mix of references that are relevant to your research question or interest

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List Challenges You Wish to Address

What are some gaps you noticed? What did you learn?

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Worksheet updated:Spring 2025    CC BY-NC-SA 4.0