- Develop a topic that asks a question or poses a problem that interests you.
- Select appropriate search terms for your subject. Use the worksheet below for help.
- 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.