Topics:
Broadening/Narrowing Vocabulary |
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Broadening and Narrowing
Vocabulary
Earlier we discussed narrowing and broadening
a research question. Vocabulary can also be broadened
or narrowed to find different types of sources.
This chart suggests some alternative vocabulary
for the following research question:
"Should Native Americans practice
religious and social customs that violate local
and Federal laws?"
| Key word(s) |
Broader |
Related |
Narrower |
| Native Americans |
Indigenous peoples, North American history |
Indians, Amerinds,
North American Indians |
Makah, Nez Perce,
Cherokee, Kwakiutl,
etc. |
| Customs |
Social systems,
anthropology, |
Marriage, social relations, spirituality,
rites and ceremonies,
religion, culture |
Lodge house(s), hunting, whaling, potlatch,
etc. |
| Law |
Criminal justice, U.S. Constitution,
constitutional law |
Legislation, crimes, treaty rights |
Bureau of Indian Affairs, NAGPRA (Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act ), cases (e.g. Kennewick Man, Neah Bay
whaling) |
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Broader terms.
What broad disciplines or subjects may address
your research question?
Related terms. Synonyms
and other terms that describe issues or activities
that relate to your key concepts.
Narrower terms.
Specific examples of your key concepts. These
might be cases, events, names, places, etc.
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