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As you begin to search for information on your topic, develop a list of keywords and phrases that represent the most important aspects of your topic. Background information located in books and reference sources can be useful sources for these keywords. Try to come up with at least three words to describe each concept, grouping the keywords by concept. You can then use these keywords to "ask" the computer to search for the specific words and phrases on your list.
For example, if you were researching the effect of the media on body image and eating disorders, your keyword lists might look like this:
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Concept #2 |
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Media |
Body image |
Eating disorders |
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