• Develop a topic that asks a question or poses a problem that interests you.
• Select appropriate search terms for your subject.  For example:
  • bioassessment
  • macroinvertebrates
  • mutagenesis
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • phytoremediation
• Search PittCat and subject oriented databases.
• Revise your topic. Determine how you will answer your question.
• Evaluate your resources carefully!
• When in doubt, contact your librarian.

The below Search Strategy Worksheet will help you refine your research topic into searchable keywords.

Browse the latest research articles or the top research in professional organizations for research ideas.

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