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There are two main ways to find different information...
There are two main ways to find different information...
1) Change your starting point.
1) Change your starting point.
2) Change your keywords.
2) Change your keywords.
(words you use to search)
(words you use to search)
1a) Start your web search in different spots.
1a) Start your web search in different spots.
Below are 5 different starting points to try. Results will vary depending on your topic and keywords you use.
Below are 5 different starting points to try. Results will vary depending on your topic and keywords you use.
- AllSides - Search news coverage across publications that generally present different perspectives.
- Google Talk to Books - Type a full question to search and see results from books.
- Google Scholar - Search for articles and access results that have a link on the right side.
- Listen Notes - Search for and listen to podcast content.
- Google Dataset Search - Search for datasets related to your topic.
1b) Start at a general library online database.
1b) Start at a general library online database.
For this project, the library databases that will be most useful are the following:
For this project, the library databases that will be most useful are the following:
2a) Try different keywords when searching.
2a) Try different keywords when searching.
For instance, try synonyms and related terms you came up with in Finding Focus.
Example: If you are researching hurricanes, you might also search:
- cyclone
- typhoon
- tropical storm
2b) Add context terms to your keywords.
2b) Add context terms to your keywords.
Example: If you are researching hummingbirds, try searching:
- hummingbirds infographic
- hummingbirds foundation
- hummingbirds statistics
- hummingbirds research
- hummingbirds database
Below is a list of search context terms you may consider adding to your keywords. Feel free to think of others!
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