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Visit the Research Desk (Davis, HMC, Trafalgar) during library hours
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Step One: Construct a research question.
What issues are involved in accommodating a person's right to express themselves through dress, versus enforcing a company dress code?
Step Two: Identify two or three main keywords.
Step Three: Identify synonyms for each keyword.
Keyword 1
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Keyword 2
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Keyword 3
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dress code
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employees
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accommodation
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business wear |
staff
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exception
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business attire |
workers
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allowances
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You can find synonyms or more keywords using a site like Thesaurus.com
1. Enclose phrases in quotation marks, e.g.:
2. Add an asterisk * to the root of any word to pick up other variations of the word:
3. Use keywords only ​when searching a library database or Summon, i.e.,
CORRECT: transgendered employees accommodation
INCORRECT: What issues are involved in accommodating transgendered employees and how far should that accommodation go?
4. Depending on your goal, use Content Type to include or exclude different information formats, i.e.,
5. If appropriate to your assignment, reduce the Publication Date range to get more recent results.
Sheridan Library has more great research tips for you. Check out our primer for Improving your Search, or visit the Library Research Desk for help.