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The initial phases of the research lifecycle focus on exploration of research (Discovery) and outlining potential research questions and study methods (Development).
The Discovery phase of the lifecycle is where researchers explore areas of interest, and the UNT Libraries have many resources to help get started.
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Library Catalog | Search directly from the homepage of the UNT Libraries to explore our resources. | https://library.unt.edu/ |
| Basic and Advanced Library Research Guide | This guide explains how to do basic and advanced research at the UNT Libraries. | https://guides.library.unt.edu/library-research |
| Subject Librarians | A directory of subject experts to help get started. | https://library.unt.edu/subject-librarians/ |
| UNT Digital Library | Collection of material created by UNT faculty, staff, students, and the organizations they are involved in. Not to be confused with our electronic databases available from the Library Catalog. | https://digital.library.unt.edu/ |
| The Portal to Texas History | A rich resource of rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about Texas. | https://texashistory.unt.edu/ |
| The Gateway to Oklahoma History | Collection of materials related to Oklahoma history, including newspapers, publications, photographs, maps, and more. | https://gateway.okhistory.org/ |
Once researchers have established an understanding of their potential topic, the next step is to develop their research topic further. This includes developing a clear hypothesis, starting a literature review, choosing research methods and study design, and finding funding opportunities.
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review Process Guide | A literature review is a synthesized account that evaluates the current publications in a subject area. Doing a thorough analysis and evaluation of current research will provide context to ongoing research and in future publications. | https://guides.library.unt.edu/literature-review |
| Systematic Reviews Guide | Systematic reviews are an intensive form of evidence synthesis. This form of research is most common in medical research, but it is growing in popularity for social sciences. | https://guides.library.unt.edu/systematicreviews |
| Subject Librarians | Our Subject Librarians can also help with requesting new or additional resources that are not currently in the Library Catalog. | https://library.unt.edu/subject-librarians/ |
| Grantseeking Resources Guide | A guide to funding resources available from the UNT Libraries, including Foundation Directory and Pivot-RP. | https://guides.library.unt.edu/grants |
| Data Management Funding Agency Guidelines | A guide to data management requirements from grant funding agencies. | https://guides.library.unt.edu/datamanagement/funding |
| Finding Funding from Research and Innovation | Resource from Research and Innovation for UNT faculty, staff, and students to find funding opportunities. | https://research.unt.edu/resources/research-funding-opportunities/index.html |
| Undergraduate Research Guide | A guide for undergraduate students looking to start their own research or find mentoring opportunities. | https://research.unt.edu/resources/student-research/get-started.html |