A topic analysis will help you to clarify and understand what your assessment question is asking you to do.

You will generally be given three key pieces of information:

1. The key topic or concept words direct you in what to research, these become your keywords/search terms.
2. The limits or qualifiers tell you the specific focus of the topic or concept.
3. The task or instruction terms tell how you are to deal with the content. 

Your MRS120 question is:

Assessment item 2

Part A: Referenced Essay (20%)

The components of personal and professional advancement for students and qualified practitioners include portfolios and reflection. 

Craft a referenced essay exploring the significance of reflection and portfolios in cultivating professional behaviour, specifically in relation to communication and patient advocacy used in healthcare. 

Synonyms assist by broadening your search. Identify alternate keywords or synonyms, like those listed below, by checking subject textbooks or dictionaries & encyclopaedias such as Oxford Reference Online.

Keyword Activity

Write down the key concepts from your chosen assignment topic and have a go at brainstorming as many alternative keywords and phrases as possible.

Thinking about your topic in this way forces you to describe your topic in "other words", which will provide you with some useful keyword alternatives as well as help you to cement your understanding of the topic.

Dictionaries and encyclopaedias can help you to find additional keywords and get an overview of the concept.