Library Guides: Political Science Research Guide: Overview

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Purpose

Welcome to the Political Science Research Guide.

This guide will direct you to library resources useful for political science and government courses, including books and articles, sample search terms, and help with citing sources.

If you have any questions or would like personal help doing your research, use the contact information "Contact Us" box or start a chat in the "Ask Us" area. One-on-one consultations are available for students, faculty, and staff either during regularly scheduled office hours.

Digital Handout (Accessible PDF)

HANDOUT: Political Science Digital Handout (Accessible PDF)
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Research Best Bets

JSTOR Journals & Books
Journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in the humanities and social sciences

Get help from JSTOR
CQ Press Library
Research US politics, history, public policy, and current affairs
Congressional Publications from ProQuest
Full-text of U.S. Congressional publications, hearings, CRS reports, and information on public policy topics
Political Science Database
International relations and political science journal articles (1985 - current)
Qualtrics XM
Create online and offline surveys and collect data for research purposes
- See the MSU Library's Qualtrics LibGuide for help using this resource and specific information related to the subscription
- Visit the Qualtrics Support website for detailed instructions on creating surveys

Other Helpful Guides

Citation Management
This guide shares helpful citation tools that will keep you organized when collecting multiple citations.
Citation Styles Guide
This guide will provide information on APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian citation styles.
Literature Review Guide
General information on how to organize and write a literature review.