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Selecting keywords: helping others find your article

M Allen

    Nurse Author & Editor
    |May 16, 1998
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This article explains how keywords help readers and indexers understand your content. It provides a guide to selecting effective keywords and avoiding common mistakes for better discoverability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Information Science
    • Bibliometrics

    Background:

    • Keywords are crucial for article discoverability and indexing.
    • Effective keyword selection aids both readers and indexers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the indexing process.
    • To provide a step-by-step method for identifying article keywords.
    • To highlight common pitfalls in keyword selection.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of indexing principles.
    • Development of a keyword identification strategy.
    • Analysis of common errors in keyword usage.

    Main Results:

    • Keywords directly inform readers about article topics.
    • Keywords indirectly assist indexers in database categorization.

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  • A structured approach to keyword selection improves article visibility.

    • Conclusions:

    • Strategic keyword selection enhances article accessibility and indexing.
    • Understanding the indexing process is key to maximizing research impact.
    • Avoiding common keyword pitfalls is essential for effective scientific communication.