Find Sources: Books

Goal: Find 2 books related to your initial research topic using library catalogs. Record the requested information for each book and answer the questions below.

Book #1 —

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• Link to book: Click here to enter text.

1. How does the book relate to your topic? How might it be useful for your research? Why did you choose this book above other books you found? Note: Your answer should not be that it was the first book listed!

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2. List two or three subject headings associated with your book. Note: View this page to review where to find subject headings.

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Book #2 —

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• Publisher: Click here to enter text.
• Date of publication: Click here to enter text.
• Link to book: Click here to enter text.

1. How does the book relate to your topic? How might it be useful for your research? Why did you choose this book above other books you found? Note: Your answer should not be that it was the first book listed!

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2. List two or three subject headings associated with your book. Note: View this page to review where to find subject headings.

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Subject Heading Search

• Look at the subject headings you found. Choose 1 or 2 subject headings.
• Try your search again, using the subject heading terms. Note: In many catalogs, these headings are dynamic and hyperlinked — you can just click on a subject heading to do a search.
• Look at your results.

1. Compare the subject heading search to your initial search. How have your results changed? Which search produced the most relevant results? Why do you think that is?

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