Date ________    
Name__________________
Research Log

Search topic (write in form of a question and circle major concepts):

Keywords to search (synonyms for the concepts you’ve circled above; think of both broader & narrower terms):

Information Source used (e.g. Library Catalog, Database, Internet):

Access point(s) (e.g. keyword= , subject heading= , author=  etc.):

Library Location:  ___________  

Call # ________________________

Status _______________

Complete Citation for item found:

Evaluation of material (how/what will it contribute to your paper or support your argument?):

Paraphrased ideas or “direct quotes” to use in paper (record page numbers of material used):