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FYS 100: Satan and Hell: Getting Started

This LibGuide was created for Dr. Jennifer Koosed's FYS 100: Satan and Hell course.

Basic Research Steps

  • 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 

Research Process and Citing your Sources

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