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Familiarize yourself with the jargon and narrow down your topic
Encylopedias, Dictionaries and Handbooks are a great way to familiarize yourself with a topic and can provide you with background information. Also refer to your course readings, including textbooks or items on reserve, that relate to your area of study.
Finding information
Read the sources you found in your preliminary search of the literature to determine
Brainstorm Synonyms and Keywords
A good search includes a comprehensive list of keywords
Synonyms, alternate terms, and equivalent terms - teenager / adolescent / young adults
Alternative spellings - behavior / behaviour
Acronyms - CBT / cognitive behavioral therapy
Regional terms - soccer / football
Example