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Writing Social Science: Starting Your Research

Getting Started

Find Books - Search the YULIS Library Catalog

YULIS Library Catalog

Search here to find books, e-books, journals, e-journals, DVDs & etc. that the library owns or subscribes to. Direct links to electronic resources.

  • Click on Title for more info.
  • Get the call number to locate the book.
  • Includes both Wilf and Beren Campus Libraries.

Using Keywords

Searching the library catalog is different than searching Google.  

Keyword is a term that represents the main concept of your research topic.  Using keywords improves search outcomes.

When you are developing these keywords consider:

  • What are the most important words/phrases in your research question
  • How to describe your topic
  • How might someone else search for your topic
  • Do you need to use subject specific terminology
  • Synonyms
 

Specialized Search Techniques