In most cases, you will start your research with keyword searching. Keywords are the main aspects of your research topic. For example:
Example topic: In what ways has the COVID-19 pandemic changed teacher perspectives on virtual learning
| Main Aspect | Possible Keyword | Possible Keyword |
| COVID-19 pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus |
| "teacher perspectives" | "teacher perceptions" | "teacher viewpoints" |
| "virtual learning" | "online learning" | "distance learning" |
You will search for various combinations of your keywords. You may need to try several searches with various keyword combinations based on your search results.
Example One: COVID-19 AND "teacher perceptions" AND "online learning"
Example Two: Coronavirus AND "teacher viewpoints" AND "distance learning"
Use the limiters provided by the database to filter by format type, date, and more. For example, if you need peer-reviewed journal articles, look for the "peer reviewed journal" limiter.