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Researching for a Literature Review

3. Search 

Once you have a plan for searching in place, you are ready to search for information to support your research. 

Remember that research is an iterative process; you may need to repeat search steps more than once to retrieve the best information for your research. 

If you are uncertain about your results on the first try, don't be afraid to revisit different steps in your search plan until you are satisfied that the information you retrieve will support your research topic.

Questions about searching in the library? Contact a CSU librarian

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