If you are finding too little information, your topic may be too NARROW, specialized, or current. Use these strategies to broaden your topic.
Generalize
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Generalize your topic. If your topic is the health effects of fracking on the Ft. Lupton community, broaden your topic to all Colorado communities or the United States. |
Currency
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If your topic is very current, there may not be books or journal articles available yet. Choose an alternative topic that is not so recent. |
Database Choice |
Use other databases in your subject area or consider databases in a related subject area which might cover the topic from a different perspective. |
Synonyms |
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for your topic. When reading background information, note the terminology that is used. |
Related |
Explore related issues. |
Expand / Remove |
Expand or remove: location, time period, aspect, event, population, person/group. |
Example of a Narrow Topic: Does cartoon viewing cause aggression in children under age five?
Broader: What are the negative effects of TV on children and adolescents?