Many people take a haphazard approach to research, which quickly leads to frustration and confusion.
No one is born with research skills, but they can be easily learned. Most people think that learning these skills is uninteresting and dull, when in fact, having these skills can save time and lead to unexpected resources. By learning the research process the task of locating information becomes systematic and methodical. Although this guide contains suggestions and steps for locating information specifically related to Bunker Hill, you can transfer the process presented here to any assigned topic in American history. This guide will assist you in learning the process of going from information presented in a reference source, to a secondary source , to a footnote in a secondary source to a primary source .