These resources are good for gaining a broad understanding of a topic or when seeking definitions for to help frame and contextualize your research. For research methods, see the tab on the left "Research Methods Resources."
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SAGE Research Methods provides information on writing a research question, conducting a literature review, choosing a research method, collecting and analyzing data, and writing up the findings. SAGE Research Methods’ coverage spans the full range of research methods used in the social and behavioral sciences, plus a wide range of methods commonly used in science, technology, medicine, and the humanities.
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