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Begin Research: Knowledge Cycle

The Information Process

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Have you ever wondered how a simple question or a single event in history becomes the focus of research and scholarly analysis?

In this tutorial, you will learn about:

  • The timeline for producing scholarly information
  • The resources available throughout the information cycle
  • The types of information used and produced in different disciplines

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