| Is
your topic: |
Yes |
No
|
|
broad?
|
Examples:
philosophy
the Civil War |
Example:
Eating disorders among college students |
|
You should
|
use a
book or encyclopedia |
use Expanded
Academic ASAP
|
| recent? |
Example:
President Clinton’s policy towards Kosovo |
Example:
History of Gambia |
|
You should
|
use
Expanded Academic ASAP. It's great for events written about
in the past few years. However, for events which happened
today or yesterday, the Internet may be a better choice
|
use a
book or encyclopedia. |
of
national
or international
interest? |
Example:
Violence on television |
Example:
Robberies in Montgomery County, Md. |
|
You should
|
try
Expanded Academic ASAP as a good first choice |
consider
National Newspapers (which indexes the
Washington Post) as a better choice
|
