Good keywords and search terms are ESSENTIAL for research. Here's a simple 2-step strategy to generate search terms:
1. Identify the major words in your topic:
What are some good coping mechanisms for stress while in school?
2. Brainstorm (or look up) additional keywords and phrases for each of your major words:
coping mechanisms strategies solutions activities behaviors self-care deep breaths |
stress anxiety unhappiness depression blood pressure concern anger |
School college university deadlines due dates tuition assignments |
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