Writing Social Science: Starting Your Research

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.

Searching the library catalog is different than searching Google.  

A 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