How do I choose the best keywords for searching for information on a topic?

• Try doing some broad subject searches in either a specialized subject database (i.e. PsycInfo) or a database with broader subject coverage (i.e. ArticleFinder).
  
• Browse the list of subject headings to determine how much information is available and to get a feel for the different subject headings that are used to describe your topic.
  
• Notice the specific subject headings that are being used in your search results. Use these subject headings to either focus or expand your search.
  
• Follow the trail of relevant subject headings attached to search results to find more information.

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