Step 2: Brainstorm Keywords
Here you need to...
- figure out the main concepts from your topic/research question (getting background information helps with this step!), then
- brainstorm alternate keywords to use when searching.
Need a quick definition of a word, and maybe find some synonyms? Try Credo.
Generating Keywords
Finding More Keywords
You can keep finding keywords even after you've started searching!
Find a good article? Use the "MeSH Terms," "Keywords" or "Subjects" in the citation to find keywords that match your topic.
