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ENG101 - First-Year Composition

A step-by-step guide to finding sources for ENG101 research papers.

Keyword Selection is Important when Searching Library Databases

Search Using Keywords Tips -

Tip: Start searching and modify your keywords as necessary. 

  • Pay attention to titles, abstracts, and other subject headings used in the results you find helpful.

  • Some databases provide lists of subject terms, subject headings, or keywords for individual sources.
    See if you can find those to help add to your own list.

     

 Tip: Keep in mind that keywords are tricky, they will evolve and you'll likely come across better ones as you begin searching. The more you search and learn about your topic, the easier it will be to develop keywords.

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