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ARTH 701 - Contemporary Art: Conducting Research

What Is Research?

Iterative: A cyclical process where steps may be repeated

Open: Asking questions, expecting the unexpected

Persistent: Seeking variety, being adaptable

Original: Drawing new connections, fusing evidence with your own view

Research Tips

'Pre-research' before you finalize the topic for your assignment. Run a few searches to ensure there's enough information available.

Browse library's magazines to get examples / ideas for writing.

Use an array of print, online and multimedia sources. Art research is complex and it's NOT all online!

Critically examine potential sources. Pay special attention to the source, author and intention.

Topic Selection and Brainstorming