Type in key words that capture your research topic. Keep it simple - and try different words and word combinations.
For my first search, I typed in nuclear disaster to see what I would find on my current issue - and to see if my search terms were on track.
To find relevant sources in CQ Researcher, either use the SEARCH field OR BROWSE by TOPIC or REPORT.
To find this report on water scarcity, I clicked on Browse by Topic & selected Environment, Climate, and Natural Resources and then Climate.
Of the many climate topics, I opened Global Water Scarcity, because I thought it would work well with my monster.
Note the highlighted words I can use to find other relevant sources.
While you are not writing an essay about your monster, it can be helpful to look up your monster - and learn more about the issues they originally represented.
In this example, I am researching Godzilla.
Including this article:
Your assignment requires you to research a cultural issue that your monster may be argues to represent. Use background sources on this page to learn about your cultural issue
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