Exercise 2.1 - Selecting keywords 1. Identify three narrower aspects of the following broad topics. In other words, what are three areas you could investigate that fit into each of these very broad topics. Sports fish Switzerland swimming baking learning basketball soccer reading Pollution smog oil spills gardening flower arranging smoke painting children sun Art drawing cats painting library bread maker Leonardo Da Vinci Queen Noor of Jordan water pollution   2. You have been given the following subjects, but you cannot not find any information on these subjects.  For each of them, identify the broader subject areas that will help you find information.  You may choose more than one from each list. Network manager careers Information technology careers Fashion designer Computer careers Communications officer Online shopper Surgeon Health care professional Yoga teacher Restaurant owner Doctor Aerobics instructor Divorce Marriage Family Mental illness Relationships Shopping   3. Imagine that you have been assigned the following topics. Think of 5 keywords you might use to look for information on each. How does air quality affect our health? What are the barriers to peace in the Middle East? Should dune bashing be allowed in wilderness areas? How can governments help poor children? 4. Why is it helpful to brainstorm for keywords before beginning a search?

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