Occupational Therapy Assistant

This guide provides information on the many different library and Internet resources available to Washburn University Occupational Therapy Assistant students, some basic tips on how to conduct research, and contact information if you need assistance from a librarian. Use the tabs to the left to explore the different resources.

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Define topic > Brainstorm search terms > Perform search > Browse results-record new keywords > redefine topic…

Notice that the process is dynamic and ongoing. As you search, you may add to your keywords list, and this may help you to develop or further define your topic.

Look at your research question and pick out the words that represent the main ideas.

These "main idea" words can be your first keywords. Use these words to brainstorm synonyms and other keywords to add to your list.