One of the most difficult part of conducting a good search is figuring out which terms to use and how to combine them to find resources that are relevant. As you begin researching in disciplines that are new to you, you will become familiar with the language and vocabulary.
Research Tip: As you continue to do research, keep track of the keywords and concepts you come across. They can help you build better searches and find better, more relevant results.
Starting term
Alternative terms
college
higher education
university
budget
financial management
finance
costs
economic aspects
sports administration
sports management
sport management
athletic administration
sports events
athletic events
marketing
marketing research
sports stadiums
sports facilities
college sports facilities
aquatic sports facilities
What are Boolean Operators?
Boolean operators are the words AND, OR and NOT. They are accepted by most search engines and searchable data bases to help you search more efficiently.
If your professor hasn't give you a topic already, you will have to develop your own topic. Here are some tips to get you started.
Think about what interests you. (For example, the #MeToo movement, video games,)
Have you seen anything interesting or relevant on television or social media? (For example, the changing dynamics of women in television series).
It's okay to Google, up to a point. When you are doing background research, that is still a part of the research process. Keep an eye out for trends, news stories, or websites that might give you ideas.
Start an Outline. Take a look at some examples below that will give you outlines for starting and keeping track of your research progress.