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The Scientific Method: A Research Process

	The Scientific Method Stage 2: Topic Selection The scientist chooses a general area to investigate.  For example, the chemist interested in gasoline alternatives might decide to explore fuels made from plant materials. <<< 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