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Discipline:

Preliminary Research Question: (It is strongly advised that you choose a research question that you can use in another course in your discipline).

Keywords: (List all the key concepts from your research question; keywords expressed as nouns usually work best)

Synonyms, related terms: (List at least one synonym or related term for each of your keywords)

Databases:  (Provide a list of at least three databases appropriate to your topic (hint: use the guides under Search by Subject to select databases)

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Search statements: (List at least three search statements that can be used to find relevant materials on your topic—Begin with a search statement that includes all your key concepts connected by AND; then add or subtract keywords or related terms connected by AND and OR depending on whether you need to retrieve more or fewer articles) Test at least one search statement in one of your selected databases before you submit your assignment.  If you don’t retrieve any relevant articles, revise your search statements and/or keywords.

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APA Citation: (one scholarly article cited in APA style that is relevant to your topic and may be used for your final project)

Database name:

Subject Terms: (two subject or descriptor terms assigned to your article)
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