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Steps of the Research Process

This guide outlines the four steps of the research process

Choosing and narrowing a topic

MAIN CONCEPTS
ALTERNATIVE TERMS
genetically altered foods GMO (genetically modified organisms)
biotechnology and food
genetically engineered
health and safety food safety
hazard(ous)
well being
consumers public
people
  1. State your topic as a question: What effect does genetically engineered food have on the health of consumers?
  2. Identify the main concepts: genetically engineered foods AND health AND consumers
  3. Select alternative keywords for main concepts:
  4. Test your topic. Search for your keywords in OneSearch in the library's homepage or in background sources like encyclopedias

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