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How to do Research - Indianapolis

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Getting Started

This guide provides a framework for how to do research.  The research process can be remembered with the IDEAS acronym, which stands for: 

Identify Topic

Develop Research Strategy

Explore Resources

Assess Results

Save Resources

As you get started:

  • Use the tabs at the left to explore each step of the research process. 
  • For one-on-one help from a librarian, please contact us using the button below.