How to use Keywords
Use an online Thesaurus to look up synonyms to your main concepts.
Keywords
Keywords are terms related to your topic.
They are the BIG IDEA WORDS.
Tips: Keep keywords simple; Use 2-4 words; noun phrases; think of synonyms
If my thesis statement is: The rise of social media has led to an increase in body dissatisfaction among teenage girls.
Some keywords could be:
|
Social Media |
Body dissatisfation |
Teenage girls |
|
|
Self image |
adolescents |
|
Snapchat |
Body image |
Young adults |
|
Selfies |
Body positivity |
Teen |
|
Social media influencers |
Self esteem |
female |
Research topic - Marijuana should be legalized.
This research topic needs to be more well-defined and focused in order to be effective. The best way to do this is by reading more. Creating a list of keywords is a good way to narrow down a research topic.
Keywords can even become points that you can build your body paragraphs around.
|
Marijuana |
legalized |
|
cannibis |
decriminalized |
|
Medical marijauna |
Medical use |
|
Recreational marijuana |
Recreational use |