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Library Research: The Basics: Keyword Development

How do I use keywords?

Finding TOO MUCH or TOO LITTLE information on your topic can be frustrating and exhausting. If you are vague, you find too much! If you are super specific, you find too little! Brainstorming keywords related to your topic is a great way to narrow down what works and what doesn't.

Learn how to develop your research question and determine your keyword choices.  Learn to think big and small, and use synonyms to brainstorm different keywords to describe your topic. Keyword brainstorming will come in handy before starting your research.