EXPAND your keywords​​

• Look at the subject headings of the materials you find and use those terms as applicable.
• Take note of words you see used repeatedly and other ways the ideas are presented

Try this tool to find predefined terms:  click the green button

Which "google" search will give better results?

What are the effects of climate change or global warming on Thailand? "climate change" OR "global warming" thailand site:.edu

Here's how to craft a better search to get fewer and more relevant results:

• Identify the main ideas in your research question. These are your keywords
      What are the effects of climate change or global warming on Thailand?
• Use quotation marks around 2 or more words that need to be together.
       "climate change"  "global warming"
• Limit your search to a specific domain, such as .edu, .gov, or .org.
         "climate change"  "global warming" thailand site:.edu 
• Use nouns, not verbs or prepositions 

More information on Advanced Google and Google Scholar searching

Use Boolean Operators

BOOLEAN OPERATORS

• For more precise searching, connect your keywords in a meaningful way using the words AND, OR, and NOT. 
• Think of these connecting words as a bridge between keywords or concepts which allows you to narrow or broaden your search.

How Wikipedia CAN be useful in the beginning stages of research:

IF a grade B or better, use the article for: A basic overview of topic Keywords, names, dates Table of contents  > sub-topics References and External websites ... but evaluate them to be sure! Why and When NOT to use Wikipedia? X  The accuracy and authority questioned--lots of edits suggested X  Research is missing X  Biased article X  Grade C or below