Getting Started: Questions & Keywords

Take a moment to think about what you are looking for:  Your research questions and keywords.

Research Question

  • How can I maintain optimal soil fertility for fruit trees without using pesticides?

Keywords

  • Fruit trees, stone fruit, peaches
  • Soil health, soil fertility, nutrient-rich soil, biodiversity, disease resistance
  • Chemical-free, pesticide-free, natural pest control, integrated pest management

Good places to look for keywords include your textbooks, class notes, newspapers, websites, and your teacher!

Cover of the book Silent spring featuring a green bird and a brown leaf

Silent Spring Links to an external site.

Rachel Carson

Book cover for Epitaph for a Peach with a photo of a peach on a fence

Epitaph for a Peach: Four Seasons on My Family Farm Links to an external site.

David Mas Masumoto

Now You Try

  • Open a Google doc
  • Draft a research question
  • Write down at least 5 keywords related to your research question