How to use JSTOR's Text Analyzer Tool
Often the most difficult part of research is identifying search terms. Everyone usually has one or two words that they think will work, but they may be too broad. It is also important to remember that librarians assign subject terms to articles and experts in the field may use different terminology.
One tool that you can use is JSTOR's new text analyzer. This is located under the search box on JSTOR's search page.
Enter material into the analyzer box. You can paste an abstract from an article that is perfect for your assignment. You can also type in the bullet points on your Diversity project description to see what terms are suggested.
For Example: Type in "Common assumptions and stereotypes that attribute to the Appalachian Culture." The program will analyze the text and give you a list of words in the left hand column and articles that phrase in the right column. You can eliminate the words common, and, that, to, the and then add the term education. It is a starting point for developing new terminology.
Using Subject Lists below Citations of Articles
All EBSCO platform databases list the citation of an article in the results list. Look below the citation and above the "PDF Full-Text" link to locate other subject terms identified in the article that can be used as new search terms.
