Guias Temáticos de Apoio: GET TO KNOW YOUR LIBRARY: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Thinking about the topic

Make a plan of your search

You can start planning your search by thinking about the topic, the research question and the concepts or keywords that best identify them. Bear in mind:

which is your research / assignment's topic (broad analysis);
which is the focus of the research question (specific analysis: depth / time available);
how can you relate and organize concepts (you may use tools such as mind maps).

“ Motivation Grid. 2014. "Tony Buzan Mind Mapping Tutorial". Youtube video, 2:48. https://youtu.be/Fd21iEuYoi8.

Did you know?

There are tools to help you organize the main concepts of your topic such as mind maps or concept maps. Here are some examples: mindmeister, bubbl.us, wisemapping, etc.