Research Hub: Get Started with Research: How to do college level research

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Steps to the Research Process

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College Research Assignments

Wondering what a college research assignment is like?

Assignment #1
This assignment might be given out in a child development or human development class. It asks students to find research articles that back up their personal experiences and the information they get from television, movies, and popular books.
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Assignment #2
This assignment is typical of one you might have to complete as part of an English composition class. It focuses on writing an argumentative paper.
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