Create some type of research log to keep track of the research you have done along with your findings. There is no single correct format or right way to do create a research log, come up with a plan that works for you.
The librarians are happy to meet with students to help with research ideas for their Capstone. Often, we will consult these checklists for potentially useful source recommendations:
For more information on specific research topics such as Intellectual Property, Foreign and International Law, and Legislative History, consult the George Mason Law Library Research Guides.
When meeting with a member of the Reference team, it helps if the student is able to provide their thesis statement, draft, or what they have so far in terms of a research log or details from a preemption check. Having information about the focus of the student's Capstone project a day or two in advance is helpful for planning research strategies.
If you have questions or to set up an appointment, email lawref@gmu.edu.
Other Periodical Indices – Indexes for periodicals covering many other areas of scholarship are available at the main Mason library. The most popular are: EconLit for economics articles; Business Source Complete for news and articles about business; Academic Search Complete as a catch-all for many subjects; and Factiva for newspapers. For others, browse the Mason Database Portal.
International and Foreign Law - Use the Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals via HeinOnline and PAIS Index to search for foreign periodicals covering foreign and international law topics.