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Doing Research

6 Steps to Successful Research

Research is a time-consuming process, and it is often not a straight line from where you begin to where you finish.  There are ways, though, to focus and save time in your research process; see the following for strategies and tips:

Ask Questions!  Librarians are always happy to help you with your research.  There are several easy ways to find us during regular library hours:

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Request a Library Lab

Contact a technology/research/circulation (TRC) student worker at the Circulation Desk, Burling Library, during regular library hours at query@grinnell.edu