Search Strategies
1. Brainstorm keywords and synonyms. Examples...
Don't forget to check the PsycARTICLES thesaurus!
2. Use AND to focus your search on a smaller result set. Examples...
3. Use OR to link synonyms and gain a larger result set. Examples...
4. Put quotations around your terms for exact searches
Example: "self esteem"
"social media"
ASK QUESTIONS TO DEFINE YOUR TOPIC | Or A 'concept map' may be helpful: |
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Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? So What? What is the definition? What other words could be used to research this topic? What are some causes ? What are some results or consequences ? What larger social or political issues are related to this topic? |
[source https://classweb.gmu.edu/WAC/adjguide/academic_papers/identifying.html] |