GER 105: German Film Today  

This guide will help you locate the sources you need for your German 105 research, and provides background on performing research in any of your classes.  The instructions walk you through the research process and show you how to find both print and electronic books and journal articles on a wide range of topics. The most important aspect of the guide is that it illustrates research methodology which may be applied in many situations.

The research process consists of five main steps:

Step 1.  Develop Your Topic

Select a Topic | Develop Research Questions

Step 2.  Search Strategies

Identify Keywords | Develop Search Strategy | Refine your Topic as needed

Step 3.  Finding Reliable and Relevant Sources

Identify Subject Databases | Internet Sources

Step 4.  Evaluate Information

Source Evaluation | Primary vs. Secondary Sources |

Types of Periodicals (Scholarly Articles | Trade and Newspaper Articles)

Step 5.  Comply with Professional & Academic Standards

Plagiarism/Paraphrasing | Citation Styles