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The Scientific Method: A Research Process

	The Scientific Method Stage 1: Task Initiation The scientist recognizes the need for information in some area.  This need could arise from his or her own curiosity, from an outside request, or from any number of other sources.  For example, a chemist working for an energy company might recognize the need for a non-petroleum automobile fuel to replace gasoline. <<< Click on the next stage to the left to proceed.

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Filson, R. (2005). "In Search Of....Real Science." Access Excellence. Retrieved July 16, 2005, from the National Health Museum Web site: http://www.accessexcellence.org/LC/TL/filson/

Kuhlthau, C. C. (2004). Seeking meaning: a process approach to library and information services (2nd ed.). Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Kuhlthau, C. C. (n.d.). Information Search Process: A Search for Meaning Rather Than Answers. Retrieved July 15, 2005, from the Rutgers University, Department of Library and Information Science Web site: http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/Search%20Process.htm

Woods, M. (2005). "Science." In The New Book of Knowledge: Scholastic Library Publishing. Retrieved July 13, 2005 from the Grolier Online database.

Created July 2005 by Andy Spinks