Please choose one of the suggested topics below:
- The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on higher education
- The effect of supply chain issues on global commerce
- The effect of pets on owners’ mental health
- The effect of telework on the real estate market.
Please answer the following questions in your discussion post:
1. What topic did you choose? What key words did you notice as you scoped out your topic? [You are answering Step 1 and Step 2, #2.]
2. A good research question will be open-ended and will narrow the topic in some way. Please share your research question and explain briefly how you developed it. [You are answering Step 2, #3.]
3. What are the key concepts in your research question and what alternative words can you think of for each concept? [You are answering Step 2, # 5 & #7.]
4. Try using simple Boolean logic to create a search statement using your key concepts. If you really want to impress me and your classmates, try an advanced searching technique! (Steps 3 & 4)
5. What do you feel is still unclear to you about creating a search strategy?