Read over your assigned topic. What kinds of information do you need? Definitions? Formulas? History? Current status?

An important step in locating information is identifying keywords that can help you retrieve answers to your questions. These are the words and phrases that describe the main concepts. You will use these when searching both online and print resources.

Look at this sample topic where you can see the keywords highlighted.

Activity Now identify keywords you will use to find the information you need for your topic, and write them in your Lab Notes worksheet. Try to think of synonyms and other terms—broader terms and more specific ones—you might also use.