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3. Forming a Library Research Plan

Now that you've chosen a topic and thought about some ways to focus it, it's time to make a plan for your library research.

Good library research takes time and effort. With the large number of databases and resources the Library provides for you, it's easy to get lost, and even easier to squander your own valuable time.

Starting your research with a plan will help you use your time more efficiently while retrieving the right information resources for your topic.

The following pages outline a good way to start.

 

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