Two Types of Article Indexes

2. Subject Indexes

• Is your topic in a particular subject area?

If so, use a subject index. Subject indexes specialize in a particular subject, and the articles indexed are generally from scholarly sources. Examples of subject indexes and the kinds of articles they identify are:

	ABI/Inform. Indexes articles in business-related subjects such as management, finance, and advertising
	Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health. Indexes articles in nursing and allied health
	Modern Language Association International Bibliography. Indexes articles, books, and book chapters on language and literature.