Using the library resources is an integral part of your research process. This page will show you how to develop keywords for searching various resources, as well as provide you with other tips for beginning your research.
Need more help with using keywords for research? This video will give you tips to searching for your research topic.
Once you have determined your research question, it is time to brainstorm keywords to use for your research!
If your research question is:
Then your keywords could be:
Can you think of any other keywords you could use to research this topic?
You can use a variety of combinations of keywords to research your topic. Possible combinations to use when researching "How do digital badges work in higher education" are: