In Chapter 3, Brundage describes in detail the resources available at the library. Topic selection is critical. To help identify subject headings to search, consult the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Your subject headings list will continue to evolve as you begin your research. A search can also be done by title and keywords.
The chapter also provides instructions on how to create and build a bibliography. Published bibliographies can be found on the internet or by referencing Bibliographies of Bibliographies. Periodical literature should not be overlooked and this research can be done on-line through JSTOR. Other databases are available, such as World Cat and Article First.
Question 1
How far back should a topic be researched? Are modern references better than older ones?
Question 2
Brundage suggests not starting research on the internet because the print database is larger than the internet database. Is this statement still accurate?
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