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How to start your research project

This guide takes you from picking a topic, identifying keywords, and the basics of research in databases.

You have a research direction now because you have developed a research question.

Watch these videos about how to take your question and develop keywords and using some tips to create relevant, efficient searches.

A. Research question to keywords

B. Connecting keywords for research

Watch this video to learn how to use Boolean Operators.

These strategies make your searching more targeted and provide you with better results.