Brainstorming keywords is an important part of the research process. As you begin to look at your search results take note of any new keywords that are relevant and incorporate those into your next search.
Think about using BROADER terms to get more results, and NARROWER terms to retrieve fewer results. Follow the tips on the "Search Tips" guide to combine your search terms and BUILD searches to achieve best results.
Possible keywords to get you started are listed below. How many more can you think of?
If you were researching the abortion for example, you might search (abortion AND controver*)
Each week, the CQ Researcher examines an issue of compelling public interest. All CQ reports include an abstract, chronology, extensive bibliography and notes, and an outlook. A sidebar includes reports related to the latest topic, and the full text of past reports can be searched via the CQ search function or the cumulative index.
If you are still not finding what you need, use the Filters by Subject options on the Databases A to Z page or Ask a Librarian.
You can use Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory to check on whether or not a Journal/Source is Peer Reviewed.
Google Scholar will allow you to search outside of the library's databases to find information, however not all information you find will be freely available. You can configure Google Scholar to link to Bentley Library's holdings should those articles be available in our collections - visit the Remote Access to Google Scholar research guide for details.