Define the Research Topic and Determine Information Needs Create a Word Bank of Related Terms and Concepts Once you have identified key terms and concepts in your questions, make a list of synonyms and related terms. This list provides additional terms to use when searching for information. It may also suggest ways to narrow or broaden your topic. For example: | Handheld Devices | Market Share | Industry Trends | Marketing | | smart phones | competitors | revenues | ad campaigns | | PDAs | rankings | enhanced services | media | | camera phones | market ownership | new products | segments | |
