This guide is intended to aid students in Dr. Levy's PCB 3063 class with their Genetics, Policy and History project.
Step 1: Google your topic!
Take note of topics/language/persons related to your topic and tuck them away for further searching
Is there a good Wikipedia article on the topic? (What is a good Wikipedia article? One that links to primary sources in its references.)
Step 2: Create an EndNote account
Have one person in a group create a shared folder in EndNote (Organize > Manage my Groups)
Step 3: Research! (split up the work and save what you find in your EndNote folder)
a. Open web searching
b. Library catalog
c. Primo: Library catalog + All databases
d. Specific journal article databases (i.e. PubMed, Anthropology Plus, etc.)
e. Primary source archives
Step 4: Clean up your EndNote folder
Remove duplicates
Check for errors or missing information
Step 5: Create a bibliography from your EndNote folder
Format > Bibliography > APA 7th edition