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):