Steps in the Process
1.) Locate sources - Find books, periodicals, and documents that may contain useful information and ideas on your topic.
2.) Select the best of your research that provide a variety of perspectives, and if leading to a documented essay, works that you feel will provide the best support for your essay.
3.) Cite the book, article, or document using MLA 9 style formatting.
4.) Annotate - summarize the central theme and scope of the source. Include one or more sentences that:
(a) evaluate the authority or background of the author
(b) comment on the intended audience
(c) compare or contrast this work with another you have cited
This portion of this research guide was borrowed from a LibGuide created by Collette Mak/updated and maintained by Leslie L. Morgan, Hesburgh Libraries, University of Notre Dame.
