A critical aspect of beginning a database search for relevant literature on a topic of interest involves identifying:
A) electronic journals.
B) existing knowledge.
C) keywords.
D) reference management software.

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Keywords are the major concepts or variables of a research problem or topic. These terms will be the focal point to begin a search.
Limiting your search to electronic journals is not desirable. The correct answer is "keywords." Keywords are the major concepts or variables of a research problem or topic. These terms will be your keywords to begin a search.
The researcher identifies existing knowledge through the whole process of the literature search. The correct answer is "keywords." Keywords are the major concepts or variables of a research problem or topic. These terms will be your keywords to begin a search.
Reference management software is not critical to searching the literature; it helps in keeping track of the accessed literature. The correct answer is "keywords." Keywords are the major concepts or variables of a research problem or topic. These terms will be your keywords to begin a search.

A Critical Aspect of Beginning a Database Search for Relevant