 | Identify what resources will most likely provide the best information
on your topic (i.e. books, periodicals, web sites, etc.) |
| Determine how to locate those sources (i.e. library catalog,
periodical index, search engine). |
| Decide how to search (i.e. keyword, subject). |
| Rewrite your topic as a research question(s). |
| Identify the key terms or phrases in your research question. |
| Identify synonyms and related terms for each of your key terms or
phrases. |
| Translate your question into computerese |
