Keywords are the words that capture your research focus. They are the concepts, issues, names, and more that you want to learn about.
Use a range of keywords to find relevant sources in library databases and on the Web.
Step 1: Start with what you know or want to know. For example:
Step 2: Look for keywords in the articles you read. For example
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Step 3: Continue to gather keywords as you do your research. Try a range of keywords - and subject terms - in your searches.
Information is produced for different purposes and audiences. Understanding this can help you strategize where to find the information you need.
Reference book articles, or academic encyclopedias, are a great place to start.Read reference for:
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Read books, book chapters, and essays in anthologies for:
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Read newspaper articles for:
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Read magazine articles for:
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View and listen to multimedia for:
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Read trade articles to learn about:
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Read scholarly articles and books to learn about:
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Use your relevant keywords to find useful sources in library databases.