Introduction to Research for Political Inquiry
Welcome to your guide on finding research for Political Inquiry!
This guide was specifically created for the Spring 2012 course taught by Joseph Postell. Here is what this guide covers:
- Finding BooksSearch for books related to your topic.
- Connecting to the Library VPNConnect to the Library VPN to research off campus.
- Searching Article DatabasesFind scholarly journal articles for your literature review.
- Using the Journal SearchFind a full-text journal article from a citation.
- Using Interlibrary LoanLearn how to request journals for journal articles not available at UCCS.
- Data and StatisticsWebsites that contain data sets.
- WebsitesA few, general website to search for scholarly literature as well as links to federal government information.
Helpful Links
Sample Research Proposal
Excellent Example of what your research proposal should look like.
Using Chicago Citation Style
UCCS Writing Center's guide to using the Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed).
What can your librarian do for you?
I am your personal research resource for PSC 2500 and I specialize in finding political science and public administration. So feel free to contact me for help for any of your classes! You can:
• Make an appointment with me to cover a specific research topic in depth. So essentially, you tell me about your topic and assignment and I’ll help you find some resources to help you!
• Email me your questions – anything from Library VPN questions to research related questions.
Can't reach me? The Library has an excellent Reference Desk that is staffed by knowledgeable librarians. You can call, email, or instant message the Reference Desk! Check out how on the Library's Ask Us page.
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