FYS 100: Satan and Hell: Getting Started

• Choose a topic
• Start preliminary research 
• Create a main idea or thesis 
• Get your ideas together and create an outline 
• Dive into researching your ideas
• Write your paper 
• Proofread and edit!!

Tips to keep in mind when researching

• Make sure you select appropriate terms to describe your topic to get the most results
• Consider using Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) 
• When using a database, select keywords to search in (author, title, subject)
• Limit your results if necessary (by date, peer-reviewed, or even location) 
• Always evaluate your search results and article choices 

Use these two websites to help you with the research process, writing your paper, and citing your sources.