Research is a huge portion of your capstone. It takes time and many tries! Here are some additional resources to help you along the way.
Know how to do a literature review
- The Literature Review: A Few Tips On Conducting It.
- Found a good source? Use it to find other sources.
Critically read materials and gather takeaways
- Explore the parts of a scholarly research article.
- Quickly jot 3 important points from each reading.
Find out more about research methodologies
- Learn more about quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Consult your faculty member. Each discipline has different approaches to research.
Find essential data
- The library subscribes to many data archives and resources for you to find and access essential data for your research.
Pro tip: Never pay for sources. If you can not find it, the Libraries will get it for you using our Interlibrary Loans services.
Good research skills provide you with the information you need to start writing your ideas. Next, let’s look at some writing and formatting skills you can use.