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Research Roadmap is an interactive online tutorial for students wanting an introduction to research skills. The tutorial covers the basics, including how to select a topic and develop research questions, select, search for, find, and evaluate information sources. It also covers the ethics of information use, including copyright and fair use, how to avoid plagiarism, and how to cite sources correctly.

Research Roadmap is intended to help improve how you research, so you can tackle information problems anywhere. Research Roadmap is NOT an HSU-specific help page with links for finding information; and it is NOT intended to replace meetings with your instructor or librarians.

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There are 7 units in this tutorial (see green buttons), each with its own set of objectives, information, and exercises. We recommend that you start with "The Basics."

Some units have worksheets that can be filled out as you proceed through the tutorial. You may e-mail these to addresses of your choice for future reference or as part of an assignment. You may also print a copy and bring it with you to the library for help with your project.

Each unit includes a quiz to check your understanding of its content. When you finish, you will see your quiz results and can email a copy to your instructor.

When you finish with Research Roadmap, please take a minute to let us know about your experience, using the "Feedback" button above.

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License by the Humboldt State University Library. Adapted from Research 101, developed by the University of Washington Libraries.