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g. 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?"

Keyword(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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