Search databases using keywords, such as concepts or subject phrases, that are linked together by and, or, not used to identify articles and sources. Before we can begin searching, we need to identify the keywords we'll use within the library's research tools.
Example:
Divide your topic into concepts/segments/pieces depending on your focus.
For some stories:
Native American, indigenous people, removal, dispossession, dehumanization, sovereignty
Brainstorm for synonyms and related terms.
You will need to translate these terms to keywords later when you are searching databases for articles and sources. Even if a combination of words works well in one database, you may have to change keywords to find results in another database.
Concepts:
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Native American
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dispossession
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dehumanization
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United states |
Soverignty |
related terms:
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American Indian
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removal
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degradation
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America |
self-determiniation |
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Indigenous American
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eviction
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disgrace
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West |
agency |