Finding Multiple Perspectives in the Literature

Nicole Branch, Social Sciences LibrarianENGL 106

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Today we will…

• Define searchable key words for your research topics

• Learn advanced search techniques

• Identify & search relevant databases for multiple perspectives on a topic

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My Topic

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Define, Refine & Focus Your Topic

• Define Chance the Rapper

• Refine your academic interest Independent artists Artistic freedom Connection to community Blacks and the recording industry

Refining Keywords

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Refining Keywords

• Broader terms

• Narrower Terms

• Synonym Terms

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Identify a Database

• Determine primary subject areas

Independent artists Artistic freedom Connection to community Blacks and the recording industry

Search & Refine

• Identify subject terms

• Use subject limiters

• Advanced search options

• Grab citations & permalinks