POLS Y103: Introduction to American Politics  

When you are assigned a research paper or project, you may feel a little overwhelmed.  There is so much information, and so little time!

How do you go about finding just the information you need? Experienced researchers follow a process called a "search strategy."  The search strategy outlined below will guide you through the process of finding primary and secondary sources for your research paper.

Start your research as early as possible.  The extra lead time will allow you to take full advantage of the services offered by the library, including specialized reference assistance and borrowing materials not available in the Helmke Library.

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Doing Library Research Guide
• Helmke Library Self-Guided Tour
• Foraging for Information Worksheet (How to Select Keywords and use Boolean Operators)