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FYS 100 - Schwartz - Student Union Research

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Keywords: Student Union

Typically in your research, you will want to use at least 2-3 keywords in order to explore the connections within your topic.

These keywords should be important people, places, or concepts. However, it's important to keep your keywords brief but meaningful.

Additionally, keywords like "student union" can have multiple meanings. If you aren't seeing the results you want in a a search, try substituting a different word that means the same thing (see the chart below for examples).

When all else fails, focus on the issue the student union is trying to solve rather than the building itself.

How does this... ...affect that?
  • Student center
  • Campus center
  • Student hub
  • University center
  • Student commons
  • Student activity center
  • Student lounge
  • Student services building
     
  • Fitness
  • Student activities
  • Study space
  • Gaming
  • Food availability
  • Freshmen
  • Student success
  • Campus involvement
  • Graduation rates
  • Inclusion
  • Diversity
  • Physical health
  • Mental health
  • Socialization
  • Belonging
  • Graduation rates

 

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