Once you have read generally about your topic, you should have a better idea of the keywords under which you will probably find information about your topic. So, before you can start your search, you should define your keywords accurately. The following steps will assist you in defining keywords:

	Draw a mind map
	Select broader and narrower subject terms
	Consider other spellings
	Examples per faculty: Natural Sciences    Mind map Commerce and Management    Mind map Social Sciences     Mind map Education     Mind map

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