Analysing a topic and listing keywords
Databases and catalogues may be searched by keywords or search
terms.
To develop a search strategy, identify the key concepts or ideas
contained in your topic.
| Example question:
Discuss factors that influence the relationship between food
intake and children's behaviour.
Three main concepts are contained in this question:
Concept 1: Food
Concept 2: Children
Concept 3: Behaviour |
Refer to recommended readings, dictionaries, encyclopaedias or
textbooks to obtain a better understanding of these concepts.
List alternative keywords for each concept. These additional terms
could be more specific or more general alternatives.
Concept 1
FOOD |
Concept 2
CHILDREN |
Concept 3
BEHAVIOUR |
hunger
diet
sugar
chocolate |
infants
girls/boys
adolescents |
hyperactivity
anxiety
depression
lethargy |
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