- Usually when I am in search of scholarly articles, I use either google scholar or the SU database .Personally when searching for a source to use, I find it helpful to begin by searching up key terms that I think would provide me with some starter information.This way I can find an article that has something to do with my topic, skim through it and find more key terms that I can search up so that it will help me narrow down the articles until I find some that are strictly about my topic. For instance when I was looking for information about Neurodiversity and the workplace, I began by searching up inclusion, which then lead me to search up the PARC which then finally lead to me finding and article about Neurodiversity in the workplace. I like this method because while I am searching for the perfect article, I am still learning about different aspects of my topic along the way if that makes sense. I also like to use the filters so that I can get the specific type of article I am in search of. For instance if I want an article that is psychologically based or if I want one that is more statistically based. Although I like this method, sometimes I do hit a few road blocks because I find that the more specific of an article you are looking for, the harder it will be to find it. For example I had a lot more of a hard time looking for articles about Neurodiveristy in the work place in comparison to articles just about Neurodiveristy in general.
- I will be focusing on which comes first :inclusion or diversity. In my research I hope that I am able to find first hand accounts from people who have noticed a difference in the environment they were in fo instance whether it felt welcoming or whether they felt like the odd one out since I feel like this will provide evidence to help come to a conclusion. I also want to find some articles that show statistics in it because I think that is also a good way to come to a conclusion since this would cover a lot more than just the experiences of a few people. I also hopefully want to find a ted talk to include because I really like how the speakers address their topics and it also provides a first hand account.
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As you point out, Oumou, advanced searching is often a trial-and-error process–trying out different terms and constraints to see what works best. The method you’ve identified–looking for a starter article and then branching outward from there–is often a really productive one.
Remember that research is not a scavenger hunt–there isn’t one “perfect” source out there that you’re looking for. Instead, it’s a process of creative construction, making something new from the pieces that you find, each of which has something to contribute. Please check out this new post for some more discussion of this: https://ksoakes.expressions.syr.edu/wrt205summer2021/2021/07/21/research-is-a-creative-endeavor/