Library DIY (beta)
- Library DIY
- How do I start research on my topic?
- How to develop a search strategy?Toggle Dropdown
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- I have a question about articlesToggle Dropdown
- Evaluating resources for my researchToggle Dropdown
- I need help citing or using sourcesToggle Dropdown
- How do I scan, log in, or get resources?Toggle Dropdown
Choose keywords for my search
Choose Keywords
When searching in PSU Library research databases, use keywords that capture key concepts about your topic. A search with keywords like gender and salary will retrieve better results than using a phrase like impact of gender on salary.
Use Scholarly Encyclopedias to discover more keywords. Scholarly encyclopedias contain background information, as well as scholarly language and keywords, people's names, or place names.
Watch this video, Brainstorming Keywords, to learn more about brainstorming keywords:
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