ENG 101: Using Keywords to Explore a Topic
Research starter
Read the article and write down any words that define the topic or describe ideas representing various aspects of the topic. In addition to the title, this introduction to the text includes several potential terms that would be helpful in making your next, more specific search. Some may represent individual aspects of the topic. Even in this brief example from an encyclopedia, potential new keywords include:
- human activity
- strip or surface mining
- ecological succession
These keywords can become part of your next search, giving the topic more focus.