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Broadening and Narrowing Vocabulary
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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? "
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Key word(s)
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Broader
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Related
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Narrower
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Native Americans
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Indigenous peoples, North American history
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Indians, Amerinds,
North American Indians
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Makah, Nez Perce,
Cherokee, Kwakiutl,
etc.
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Customs
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Social systems,
anthropology,
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Marriage, social relations, spirituality, rites and ceremonies,
religion, culture
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Lodge house(s), hunting, whaling, potlatch, etc.
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Law
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Criminal justice,
U.S. Constitution,
constitutional law
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Legislation,
crimes,
treaty rights
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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
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Related terms. Synonyms and other terms that describe
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