Identify Your Topic 

Ask your topic as a question. Identify main concepts. Test keywords. Refine with AND, OR operators. 

Locate sources for background understanding. Utilize bibliographies. Follow up on cited sources for more information. 

Keyword search for narrow topics, subject search for broader topics. Note citations and locations for further exploration. 

Search databases for relevant articles. Choose appropriate database. Locate full text if not linked. 

Use search engines, directories, and Google Scholar for web resources. Verify reliability. Access resources through library's website. 

Check if articles are peer-reviewed. Use databases like EBSCOhost and Gale. 

Give credit by citing sources. Avoid plagiarism. Use approved citation style. Refer to style manuals for guidance.