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Chemistry: Plan your search

Research lifecycle

Research Lifecycle <Image, Curtin university, CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0, viewed at: http://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/c.php?g=202426&p=1333220Research can be cyclical. This image from Curtin University Library, shows the stages.

When you first start researching, you must either:

  • Form a question/topic; or
  • Address a topic already provided for you

Click the images in the boxes to the right to learn more.

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Navigate to the Formulate a question page

Learn how to create a research question or topic for your assignment

Navigate to the Address a topic page

Prepare a search strategy to address a specific topic or research question