Sociology 1001 Library Research Guide:Topic Definintion
Defining a topic or area of research
Identify the key topics which relate to your essay or research topic
Create a list of related terms or synonyms. This may be useful when searching an electronic database or Internet Search Engine.
For example;
Locate information on low birth rate and the social forces shaping this
aspect of contemporary Australian Society.
Identify the key terms and concepts in your topic
Create a list of related terms or synonyms. This may be useful when searching a database or Internet Search Engine for information
| Concept 1 | Concept 2 | Concept 3 |
| birth rate | low | social forces |
| Related terms | Related Terms | Related Terms |
| fertility rates | decline or declining | social changes |
| family size | fall or falling | causal factors |
| ????? | demographic trends | social theories |
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