Got Research? Here are 8 Steps to Success!

1. Identifying And Developing Your Topic

2. Locating Background Information

3. Finding Books Using Oakton's Online Catalog

4. Finding Journal, Newspaper, and Magazine Articles

5. Searching The Web

6. Evaluating Information

7. Citing What You Find

8. Putting It All Together

24/7 A Library Research Guide and Webletter - 8 Steps to Success was created by Judith Mayzel, Professor Emerita, Oakton Community College. Thanks to the Reference Services Division, Olin Kroch Uris Libraries, Cornell University for permission to adapt this tutorial.