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Developing a Topic and Focus
Need assistance with forming search terms? Try:
- Writing a sentence about your topic.
- Pull out important words.
- Think of other key terms outside of the sentence.
- Talk to other people about it - perhaps someone who works in the field.
- Use database features to focus your research question.
Search Library Catalog by keyword, title, etc.
Developing Keywords
Make a research question from your topic.
- For example: "What is currently being done to help conserve the endangered Giant Panda population?"
- Keywords: conserve and Giant Panda
Think of related words.
- Conserve: conservation, preservation, protection
- Giant Panda: panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca (scientific name).
Get searching!
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- Call (806) 651-2215 during library hours
- Use "Email a Librarian" to ask a question. Most responses within 1 business day.
- Stop by the first floor Research & Access Desk anytime the library is open
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