The document discusses how to focus a research question and develop an initial search strategy. It provides guidance on distinguishing assignment words, narrowing topics, and identifying keywords. An example is analyzed to demonstrate focusing a topic on analyzing dependence on technology for online communication in a social context. Keywords identified for the initial search strategy are online, communication, social, and "social context". The document also discusses brainstorming for additional keywords by considering word variations, abbreviations, acronyms, and synonyms.