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. 

Possible keywords to get you started are listed below. 

• pro/con
• viewpoint*                       
• controversy*
• argument*
• editorial*
• perspective*

If you were researching gun laws for example, you might search (Gun Laws AND Gun Crime Rates*)

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