Slide 1 Exercise - Selecting keywords

Slide 2 1. Identify three subtopics of the following broad topics. In other words, what are three areas you could investigate that fit into each of these very broad topics? a) Democracy administer Ghana tourism elections learning basketball constitution governance

Slide 3 b) Pollution –smog –oil spills –gardening –flower arranging –smoke –painting –children –sun

Slide 4 c) Human rights –education –cats –child labour –library –bread maker –MDGs –President of Sierra Leone –water pollution

Slide 5 2. You have been given the following subjects, but you cannot find any information on them. For each of them, identify the broader subject areas (categories) that will help you find information. You may choose more than one from each list. a.Network manager careers Information technology careers Fashion designer Computer careers Communications officer Online shopper

Slide 6 b.Surgeon Health care professional Yoga teacher Restaurant owner Doctor Aerobics instructor c.Divorce Marriage Family Mental illness Relationships Shopping

Slide 7 3. Imagine that you have been assigned the following topics. Think of 5 keywords you might use to look for information on each. –How does air quality affect our health? –What are the barriers to peace in the Sudan? –How can governments help poor children?

Slide 8 4. Why is it helpful to brainstorm for keywords before beginning a search?