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Political Science: Government Websites and Resources

A guide to Political Science resources at Cressman Library.
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To browse the full listing of databases available at Cressman Library, visit the A-Z Databases page on the library website. To explore those recommended for Political Science, go to the Databases page of this guide. 

Some government agencies provide information in the form of their own publications. These can be found in the Cressman library catalog.  In the Format field, select Journals and Magazines. The central resource for federal information is the Government Publishing Office. The main daily publication of the United States government is the Federal Register.

Cressman Library has a wide range of digital and physical resources. For best results, used the advanced search options. In the Author field, specify a governmental agency or department. Although legislators may sponsor bills or authorize reports, it is unlikely that a proper name will generate results. In the Subject field, limit your results to Government Documents. Also, check out the Search Words page on our Researching LibGuide for tips and tricks on using the catalog. 

Searching online is also a great way to find government information. However, it is important to evaluate your sources well, especially the sites of candidates and politicians. Check out our Evaluating Online Sources LibGuide for more help. A general rule to follow is that government-sponsored websites can be identified by .gov or .org for smaller public institutions.

Search Google Scholar from Databases A-Z or from a Cressman Library Research Guide so that your results will include Find It @ Cedar Crest links when the library has full text access to an article.

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