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Latin American & Iberian Studies Subject Guide

Useful Tool to Develop your Topic

Concept mapping, is a way to visualize a topic possible dimension. It is a helpful tool to narrow down a very broad topic and develop keywords that you will use to search for articles on your topic. Watch the video below to learn how to use concept mapping to develop your research question and to brainstorm  keywords that you can use when searching for articles and books in databases

 

Watch this video about Concept Mapping to become a Research Pro!

Useful Handouts

Below are some useful links and handouts that can help you develop your topic. Feel free to download and print the handouts in this page. Use them to develop keywords/search terms or to learn the best way to search databases to find articles and books for your research. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

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