- Pull out the most important aspects of your research question -- Who, What, Where?
- Determine different keywords-- think of synonyms / alternate terms
- Brainstorm a list or create a word web to keep organized
- Use a thesaurus to help you think of alternate words
Example: Have social media sites led to an increase in bullying among young adults?
- Social Media
- Bullying
- Young Adults
Social Media: social network, social platform
Bullying: tormenting, hectoring, harassing
Young Adults: adolescent, juvenile, teenager, emerging adult
