What search terms will you use to find information related to your social issue topics?
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Use the Advanced Search of the catalog for best results.
Note the subject headings that come up on the left of your results; click on them to narrow your search or use them in different combinations in a new search.
Also called DESCRIPTORS in some databases, these terms ensure that your search is relevant.
Try the following in the catalog and databases, designating subject heading/ descriptor as the field to search.
Use them alone or combined with other tems using AND:
Keywords
Some of these are also DESCRIPTORS in some databases
