Professor Barron - ENC 1101

1. Choose a topic that you are interested in (if possible).  It will make the task of writing the paper a lot easier.
2. When searching - use keywords & concepts rather than entire sentences.
3. Brainstorm for keywords.  Google can be a great place to discover keywords.
4. Search the Library databases and see what kind of results you get.

• If you are not happy with the results try the synonyms of your keywords

OR  

• try another database.

 Academic Search Complete

• Use the Advanced Search option.  (more search boxes)
• Put different concepts on each line. 
• Put a checkmark in in the box [ ] Apply related words (to search for synonyms)
• If you do not like your results try a new search OR use limiters to narrow or reorder results. 
  •  use different keywords, different boolean operator, difference sort order
  • use google to find other keywords to describe your concept (difference in pay between men and women)