These include subject encyclopedias that focus on specific areas. Subject encyclopedias can provide a quick overview of your topic and suggest appropriate keywords to use in searching for books and articles. Most recent volume has a cumulative index for all previous volumes. Excellent resource for persusasive, argumentative and pro-con research. 1972 to present - excellent background, plus primary source documents.
Most recent volume is located in Ready Reference.
Internet Ohio University Libraries maintain a site devoted to carefully selected Internet Search Tools . This is an excellent place to begin a search. The Internet Search Tools site also provides links to tutorials, criteria for evaluating websites and hints on using search engines effectively. A Graduated Approach in 5 Steps. Remember that the Internet may not have accurate, authoritative information on your topic.