Research Strategy: A Tutorial
"Since
most of your research papers will draw on the published work of experts, you
should become thoroughly acquainted with the libraries available to you."
--Joseph Gilbaldi. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (5th ed),
p. 5.
Research needs and requirements vary with each assignment, project, or paper. While there is no single right or absolute way to conduct research, there are methods and skills that can help make your research efforts more efficient and effective.
This tutorial serves as a simple step-by-step guide to the research process--offering instructions and suggestions on how to best identify, access, evaluate, and document information sources. By connecting you to relevant information throughout the Library Gateway, the tutorial is designed to acquaint you with the abundant and varied resources of the Cornell University Library.