Before you begin searching for articles or books on your topic, you need to identify the right keywords. Consider:
- WHO are the people? Look for specific names.
- WHERE did the events take place? Look for place names like towns, regions, or landmarks.
- WHEN did the events take place? Not just the year in which it took place, but the name of that era (e.g., Regency era).
- WHAT was the event called when it happened? WHAT is it called now? (e.g., "The Great War" vs. "World War I")
Make a list of the key names and phrases that describe your topic so you can refer back to it when searching.
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