Library Guides: ENGL 103 Fandom!: Topic to Keywords

In the research process: Web

1. Identify an arguable topic
(non-library sources)

2. Learn the background (library Discovery tool: books)

3. Discover scholarly conversations (library databases: journal articles)

4. Support your argument (source citation)

5. Rinse, repeat; drafts & revisions (research librarians, writing center)

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Step 1: Write down your topic statement.

A successful topic statement is usually just one sentence.

Examples of a topic statement

Are there diversity issues within Star Trek fan communities?

Step 2: Pull out the keywords from your topic statement.

Keywords are the most important ideas found in your topic statement.

Keywords

Star Trek AND fans OR fandom OR fan community AND diversity OR diversity inclusion