How to develop a search strategy

Defining key concepts

It is important that you understand what you are looking for, and in what context terms are used. English can be a very tricky language, and an imprecise use of words can lead to irrelevant results.

To find out the meaning of words, try dictionaries or encyclopedias.

For background information about a specific concept you can try:

• encyclopedias
• your textbook
• the QuickStarts provided by the library