Research Guides: Criminal Justice Research Guide: Welcome

5. Write

Connect your sources with your own analysis and thoughts to present a convincing argument.

1. Explore your topic

Before you decide on a topic, it is a good idea to do some background research. The Library has many resources that can help you begin!

2. Refine your topic

Once you've done some research, you can start digging deeper to refine your topic.

3.Search for sources

After you have refined your topic, it's time to start searching for sources. Consider the types of materials you might need.

It is important to evaluate your sources before using them in an assignment. Does your professor require you to have scholarly sources or the most recent research? This is where the limiters in QuickSearch can help you.

5. Write

Connect your sources with your own analysis and thoughts to present a convincing argument.

1. Explore your topic

Before you decide on a topic, it is a good idea to do some background research. The Library has many resources that can help you begin!

2. Refine your topic

Once you've done some research, you can start digging deeper to refine your topic.

3.Search for sources

After you have refined your topic, it's time to start searching for sources. Consider the types of materials you might need.

4. Evaluate your sources

It is important to evaluate your sources before using them in an assignment. Does your professor require you to have scholarly sources or the most recent research? This is where the limiters in QuickSearch can help you.

5. Write

Connect your sources with your own analysis and thoughts to present a convincing argument.