Writing Research Guide

Example search with keywords:

· Grizzley Bear AND "climate change" AND (impacts OR effects)

CatSearch (search box on library homepage)

· Search with keywords: use AND to link terms together, use OR to search multiple synonyms or different spellings in parentheses, use quotation marks for exact terms or phrases

· Use filters to limit by date, subject, or by format for articles, books, news,

Google: use site:MT.gov & your search terms to search government info, bills, reports

Example: search Google for: site:.gov “affordable housing”

Chronicling America 

Historical U.S. newspapers from 1789 - 1963

Newspapers.com

The largest online newspaper archive with national and local news articles from over 24,700+ papers.

MSU Archives & Special Collections

Explore primary sources, digital collections, make an appointment, request copies, and more.

govinfo is the official Internet portal of the U.S. Government Publishing Office, designed to provide free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.

In addition to providing an advanced search experience, govinfo also includes a content management system and a standards-compliant preservation repository.

These three components comprise GPO’s world-class system for the comprehensive management of electronic information:

1. Public access - GPO combines modern search technology with extensive metadata creation to ensure the highest quality search experience. Users can easily access documents for free by searching or browsing the mobile-friendly website.
2. Content management – GPO securely controls digital content throughout its lifecycle to ensure content integrity and authenticity. This includes the application of digital signatures to PDF files so users can verify documents have not been altered and are the official versions.
3. Digital preservation – GPO’s standards-compliant preservation repository follows archival system standards and ensures content is preserved for future generations despite technical failure, aging of hardware, or technological change. GPO is seeking to become the first Federal agency to be named as a Trustworthy Digital Repository for Government information through certification under ISO 16363.