When an idea, technology, or event enters the public consciousness, it is first reported through social media, news, and magazines.
It can take a year or more for it to appear in scholarly journals, books, and reference sources.
Depending on the newness of your topic, you may not find scholarly sources on your exact topic.
Research topic example: Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear threat
Watch the Information Cycle: Japanese earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear threat video
This natural disaster occurred on March 11,2011whichis relatively recent in the information and publication world. It has been covered in newspapers, magazines, and government documents, but fewer scholarly articles and books are available.
To find additional scholarly information, broaden your search for scholarly articles and books to cover the lasting impact of other tsunamis and nuclear problems that have occurred.
- japan AND tsunami AND nuclear
- japan AND tsunami AND "f*ckushima nuclear reactor"
- tsunami AND (aftermath OR impact)
- "nuclear reactor" AND meltdown
- nuclear AND japan AND (reactor OR power)
