Developing a search strategy

» Defining the topic
» Considering the scope of your topic
» Identifying the main or important aspects
→ Compiling a list of keywords
» Developing your search strategy

Compiling a list of keywords

Once you have a clear idea of what the key topic is, consider synonyms or words of similar meaning.

For example:

The key terms and synonyms that you define become the keywords used to search for information on your topic.

It is also important to consider variations of spelling, for example, the following two words can be spelled in two ways:

• advertizing/advertising
• behaviour/behavior

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