In this activity, you will be developing keywords for your topic.
On a separate piece of paper, or in an electronic document:
- Write down your research question or topic,
- Identify main ideas (circle them, underline them, highlight them, etc.)
- Create a list of keywords for each main idea. Think of synonyms, specific examples, related ideas, and/or broader concepts.
For an example, check back on the Selecting Search Terms page in this guide, and take a look at the "Example of Keyword Brainstorming" button.
