Levels of Research

The amount of time, money, and resources required for a research project varies. The purpose of this guide is to suggest three levels of research.


Due tomorrow!

You'll spend your waking hours at the keyboard. No time for anything else.

Due in 2-6 weeks. Relax.

There's time to either go to the Library or to request copies, interlibrary loans, and reference help.


This is your thesis. You need to know it all!

Think creatively. Pull out the stops. You may even get published!


© Leslie Cable, Reference Department, Oregon Health & Science University Library, cable@ohsu.edu.