Research
Research Process
Use the process displayed here to understand the different steps to doing research. This process is cyclical, and students will need to be comfortable with continually asking questions, finding information and reading and analyzing what they find.
Test Prep
Courtesy of Michelle Luhtala, New Canaan High School
Lost on where to start? Check out these great research strategies from the University of Colorado Libraries.
Research databases
To find high-quality, reliable academic sources for your research, you will need to use subscription research databases.
Other Resources
There are other free, web-based tools to help students find good academic sources.
Citing sources
It is students’ legal responsibility to cite sources when submitting assignments. The links listed below, along with librarians, are here to assist.
Each style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) is different. Be sure to double-check the citations from any auto-generating citation maker.
Citation resources
- EasyBib – Log in with Jeffco Google account to create a bibliography or works cited page (MLA only)
- Citation Machine – Create bibliography or works-cited page in MLA, APA or Chicago format
- Cite This For Me – Citation and reference list builder
- Citation Builder – Helps create bibliography or works-cited page
- Owl Purdue – How to format using MLA, APA or Chicago
- Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill – Tutorial on how and why we cite (APA, MLA or Chicago)