English 383: AP Language & Composition - Synthesis Project: Humanities & Periodical Database Resources

from A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls by Nathaniel Hawthorn. 1893.

1) More specific keywords lead to more specific results.  If you're interested in research on how people assess physical beauty, combine search terrms that reflect what you're seeking, for example: beauty AND psychol* AND research.

2) Limit your search to the kinds of documents you are seeking.  Each database is a bit different, but if you can avoid book reviews and select feature articles, cover stories, essays, you will get more targeted results than if you don't use the limiters.

3) Refine your search terms as necessary.  If you find that authors are using different (or additional) terms to describe your topic, use the terms you find in your search. (e.g. many authors & researchers use wealth and/or income when describing money as it relates to individuals), search again using the terms you find.

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