What is the TOPIC or QUESTION of your research
paper/assignment?
What are the MAIN POINTS related to your topic?
What are some keywords/synonyms/related terms for your
TOPIC and MAIN POINTS?
Is this a current or historical topic?
List the types of sources that you plan to use (e.g.,
would you use books, periodical articles, etc).
If databases/indexes are appropriate for your search,
identify three that you expect to use for this topic.
Develop a Boolean search statement(s) that could
potentially be used in the Online Catalog or in a Database for your topic or
question. Remember to consider your keywords/synonyms/ related terms for use
in the search statement. Search statement example:
discriminat* and (work or employ*) and women
Identify potential “free” websites or types of websites
that could be useful for your topic.
What questions will you ask of the reference librarian?
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