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Research Strategies

Manage your research strategy, use databases more effectively, and understand how the library is organized -- it's all here.

Getting Started

We've created this guide to help you get started with research. Use the tabs for suggestions of different types of resources.

If you need help during your research process, come in and talk to the library staff. We are always here to help!

About research strategies:

 

Research requires a thorough investigation into the body of literature and information that has been published – and sometimes even unpublished – about a given topic.

You must examine and refer to scholarly, popular, electronic, and Internet sources when completing your college coursework and assignments. Referring to reliable and reputable sources will:

  • Add depth to your understanding
  • Strengthen your argument
  • Reduce bias and misconceptions

START FIRST with the library website.  Library resources are built around your program, are screened and verified for credibility, provide targeted results using advanced search, are copyright licensed and freely available to the College of the Rockies community for most educational purposes.