If you're not getting the results you're looking for, you may need to change your key words.

When searching in library research databases or in OneSearch, it's important to search with key words that capture the essential key concepts that make up your topic. The more terms that you use in your search, the fewer results you will get.

Fewer results: impact of gender on people's salary expectations

More results: gender AND salary AND expectations

Brainstorm keywords or search terms related to your key concepts. For the word "salary," authors might use terms such as "wages," "pay," "income," or "earnings." As you find relevant results, see if they include more ideas for search terms.

Once you have your key words for searching, try them in various combinations.