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Keywords

Before you start searching, take a moment to think about what you are looking for. Identifying keywords related to your research topic will help you focus your search.

Your textbook and class notes can help you identify keywords on your research topic. Short articles and websites are also a good starting place.

Example

Use the website below from the United Nations website to identify keywords related to biotechnology and world hunger.

Biotechnology -- A Solution to Hunger? Links to an external site.

Article "Biotechnology -- A Solution to Hunger?" with keywords such as "food insecurity," "genetic modification," and "higher agricultural yields" highlighted in yellow.

Links to an external site.

Citations & Attributions

Jamil, K. (N.d.). Biotechnology: A Solution to Hunger? UN Chronicle. https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/biotechnology-solution-hunger Links to an external site.