Your Topic State your topic as a question. List other questions that you must answer to address the topic. A good way to begin a library search is to refer to the Physical and Health Education subject guide. Consult encyclopedias for an overview of your topic.
Check dictionaries and handbooks for unfamiliar terms.
The subject guide will also list starting points such as key bibliographies in your area. You can search for books by author, title, subject headings, or keywords. A keyword search checks authors, titles, and subject headings for key words on a topic. Identify main or key concepts about your topic. By substituting related words for the main concepts, many other searches can be generated.