Research Guides: A+ Research Presentation Series: Where Do You Start?

Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research

Intro to Where Do You Start

A+ Research: Where Do You Start?

The whole research process in a nutshell. Ohio State Senior Yehosef Thomas teaches you a handy mnemonic (F-I-R-S-T) that you can use to guide yourself through the process the next time you’re working on a research project. It's a great way to learn the big steps without having to deal with all the detail. (This event will NOT connect you with a faculty member who wants to hire student researchers. For that, contact the Undergraduate Research Office.)

Learning Objectives:

Explain the FIRST mnemonic for steps in the research process.
Use Wikipedia to narrow your project topic, develop a research question, and find links to resources that are appropriate for college-level research projects.
Use the OSU Libraries' website to get help with your research projects.

Related Resources

Library Services & Research Guides

Library Services
Discover the variety of services and programs provided by Ohio State University Libraries with this helpful brochure, including:
- library study locations
- research assistance
- tech help
- and much more!
Guide to Library Research
This guide shares time saving tips for steps throughout the research process, including getting started, exploring your research question, and putting it all together. Plus, see the research process visually in the library research diagram.

A+ Research: Where Do You Start? Schedule

All sessions are in Thompson Library

1/13/20: A+ Research: Where Do You Start?
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: 150 Thompson Library

2/12/20: A+ Research: Where Do You Start?
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Time: 150 Thompson Library

2/18/20: A+ Research: Where Do You Start?
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: 150 Thompson Library