Skip to Main Content

Writing 117-01 (Winek, Spring 2024)

Brainstorming Keywords (Infographic)

Infographic "Brainstorming Keywords"; Follow the long description link for a text accessible version

Long description of "Brainstorming Keywords" for web accessibility

TIPS

  • Search exact phrases by using quotation marks
  • Use broader or narrower terms and related words as synonyms

Defining your Topic

think about your topic - chart

In-Class Activity

Go to the Google spreadsheet linked here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ySfrzPXtIxtwosFf31QYxnLDMnBKbZFQ5bOTl1O_bz8/edit?usp=sharing

  • Fill out the first three columns: name, subculture/research question, and search terms
  • We'll return to the spreadsheet later in the class