1. Academic Research for Effective Blogging
Using Keywords

2. What is a keyword?
Using keywords in your research helps to narrow your focus when searching for information.

3. The power of “And” “Not” “Or”

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7. Alternative Energy
What keywords can you think of that might help narrow this topic?

8. Alternative Energy Hybrid cars Geothermal energy Wind Power
Hydrogen power
Batteries
Energy development

9. Immigration
What keywords can you think of that might help narrow this topic?

10. Immigration Mexico Border security Border crossings Undocumented
Process of legal immigration

11. The power of “And” “Not” “Or”

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14. Your task
Choose a current issue and begin searching using keywords and the advanced strategy of “and”, “not,” “or” to help refine your search.
Choose ONE article and have it printed for the next lesson.