Milne Library
Information Literacy Program

COMN 204 Presentational Speaking in Organizations
Instructor: Ginni Jurkowski
Library Instructor: Kate Pitcher

 
   

TASK 2: Break apart a topic...

1. Use the topic question given to you on a slip of paper.

2. Fill out the Concept Map worksheet, following the example set out in class.

3. Brainstorm synonyms -- try and think of at least three different words for each concept.

  
   
 
EXAMPLE QUESTION:
What will be the economic impact if Social Security is privatized?
 
Narrow topic to three concepts:
impact, Social Security, privatization
Next, think of synonyms for your concepts:
impact OR results
Social Security OR social insurance
privatization OR investment
 
Now, create your search statement:
(impact OR results) AND
(Social Security OR social insurance) AND
(privatization OR investment)
 
Concept Map worksheet
Boolean Searching tips
 
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