GUIDE TO SOURCES IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/politicalscience/poliscigui.html
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location of Materials ............................................................................................................... 1
Call Numbers .......................................................................................................................... 2
Article & Journal Databases ................................................................................................... 3
Background Information: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, & Handbooks ................................... 3
Almanacs & Yearbooks .......................................................................................................... 8
Research Methods & Writing Guides ..................................................................................... 9
Directories ............................................................................................................................. 10
Statistical Sources & Datasets ............................................................................................. 11
Biographical Sources ............................................................................................................ 11
Primary Sources ................................................................................................................... 12
LOCATION OF MATERIALS
All titles listed in this guide are located in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL)
Reference Collection unless otherwise noted.
The location SSHEL RCC indicates the item is in the SSHEL Reference Circulating Collection.
 designates online books and reference material; including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and
handbooks; which can be accessed from the Library Catalog (http://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/vf-uiu/).
 designates online databases and journals; including abstract, index, article, review, and book review
databases; which can be accessed from the Online Journals & Databases
(http://sfx.carli.illinois.edu/sfxuiu/az).
Questions? Contact SSHEL via email (sshel@library.illinois.edu), phone (217-244-1864), online
chat (http://www.library.illinois.edu/askus/), or in person (SSHEL North – Room 100 and SSHEL
South – Room 101, Main Library).
Print and PDF subject guides are updated yearly. The online subject guides may be updated more
frequently.
CALL NUMBERS
Call numbers are groups of numbers and/or letters that classify library items by subject. Items are
arranged on bookshelves by call number. The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL)
uses both the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems.
DEWEY
SUBJECT
358
321.9
351
323
321.92
320.3
320.52
321.8
327.2
Armored, technical, air, space forces
Authoritarian systems
Central governments
Civil and political rights
Communism
Comparative government
Conservatism
Democratic systems
Diplomacy
356
327.3-9
327.17
325
327
320.51
355
322.5
357
320.01
Foot forces & warfare
Foreign relations of specific countries
International cooperation
International migration
International relations
Liberalism
Military art & science
Military organizations (armed forces)
Mounted forces & warfare
Philosophy and theory
322.4
Political action groups
320.5
324.2
324
320
350
359
Political ideologies
Political parties
Political process
Political science
Public administration and military science
Sea (naval) forces & warfare
321
328
Systems of governments and states
The legislative process
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (LC)
UG622-1435
JC480-481
JF1315.2-2112
JC571-607
JC474
JF20-1177
JC573-573.2
JC421-472.2
JZ1305-1306 (diplomacy); JZ1400-1454
(diplomatic and consular services)
UD1-495
JZ1464-2060
JZ1308-1323
JV6001-9480
JZ2-6530
JC574-574.2
U1-900
JF195
UE1-500
JA71-72.5
JF799 (political participation and
activism); JC328.3 (resistance to
government; civil disobedience)
JC348-497
JF2011-2112
JF1001-1177
J-JZ
JF-JQ
V1-995 (general naval science); VA-VM
(specific topics w/in naval science)
JC348-497
JF375.2-619
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ARTICLE & JOURNAL DATABASES
Databases are structured sets of information, stored in print or online. Often, databases are online
collections of journal article citations and full-text. Find articles about a specific topic by using keywords,
subject headings, authors, and more.
Online 
PAIS International. 1914-.
This index covers topics related to public affairs, policy, and politics. Includes
publications from over 120 countries including articles, books, government documents,
statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, and conference papers.
Online 
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts. 1975-.
Citations, abstracts, and indexing of international journal literature in political science
and its complementary fields, including international relations, law, and public policy.
Online 
International Political Science Abstracts. 1952-.
Provides non-evaluative abstracts from political science journals from around the world.
Abstracts are grouped according to broad topic and are accessible through a subject
index. Most abstracts are in English though some are in French.
Online 
ProQuest Congressional (Congressional Universe). 1998-.
Full text of pending legislation, U.S. laws, testimony before Congress, and other
Congressional documents.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, & HANDBOOKS
Background information can be found in reference sources, online or in print, such as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and handbooks. Dictionaries contain brief definitions, usually only a sentence or two in
length. Encyclopedias provide a more in-depth description, usually a few paragraphs in length. Handbooks
contain descriptions that can be multiple pages and describe the development and future of a subject.
*NOTE: There are several political encyclopedias and dictionaries which focus on specific nations and
geographic regions. They are generally located in the 320.9 Dewey Call Number range as well as the
900s. Items with Library of Congress call numbers are generally located in the JZ1464-2060 range.
Dictionaries
320.03
C748
2009
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics. 3rd ed. 2009.
Covers "political institutions, concepts, leaders, and thinkers" in 1700 entries. A single
appendix lists principal office holders by country. This new edition adds over 200 new
entries, including ethnic cleansing, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), direct
action, and expanded coverage of the Middle East.
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The Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations. 4th ed. 2012.
This searchable volume contains quotations from almost 1500 politicians and other
public figures, arranged alphabetically by first name or first initial of the quoted individual.
In cases where more than one quotation is cited for a person, the quotations are
displayed in chronological order. Basic biographical information is provided. Entries are
cross-listed where individuals are mentioned by other quoted individuals.
Online 
The Palgrave Macmillan Dictionary of Diplomacy. 3rd ed. 2012.
Gives brief explanations of words, phrases, events, titles, names of people and places,
and organizations pertinent to, and in the context of, diplomacy. Includes the articles of
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the Vienna Convention, the articles of the Vienna Convention on the Diplomatic
Relations (1961), and a bibliography.
Encyclopedias
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Civil Rights in the United States. 2 vols. 2000.
Addresses theory as well as historical perspective on civil rights. Volume One includes
historical information on the Bill of Rights. Volume Two includes an index. A bibliography
follows each entry.
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The Concise Princeton Encyclopedia of American Political History. 2011.
This work examines the history of politics and political issues of the United States. The
encyclopedia is organized alphabetically, and consists of 150 accessible essays from
leading scholars. Topics covered fall in such categories as: War and Foreign Policy,
Major Political Parties, Regions, and Ideas and Philosophies. A list of further reading is
included at the end of each chapter, as well as cross-reference listings. An index is also
included.
Online 
Congress and the Nation. 1945-.
Contains details about events, trends, and controversies in the U.S. Congress and the
presidency. Also has reviews and analysis of legislation and policy during each
Congressional session and presidential term.
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Congress A to Z. 6th ed. 2014.
Provides basic contextual information needed to understand Congress today as well as
historically. Includes biographies, committee explanations, and political terminology.
Arranged alphabetically with a reference section that includes lists of members and
leaders, the constitution of the United States, and a selected bibliography. A subject
index is included.
Online 
Elections A to Z. 4th ed. 2012.
Provides comprehensive coverage of campaigns and elections in the United States; new
edition has been updated with information on the most current elections. Succinctly
defines important terms in the election process, and delves more deeply into issues
within the voting process, such as the right to vote, turnout trends, and the history of
elections at all levels of U.S. government. Content is searchable and articles are
organized alphabetically by title.
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E532 2005
Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity. 3 vols. 2005.
Global perspectives on events defined as genocide and crimes against humanity. Looks
at events and consequences both for individual countries and the world at large.
Examines laws that attempt to end genocide and profiles both the perpetrators and
intercessors in each situation. Includes many depictions, manifestations, and
explanations for genocide, such as propaganda, sociological and philosophical
explanations, literature, and film. Content is searchable and articles are organized
alphabetically by title. Includes table of contents, book index, and list of illustrations.
Undergrad
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2009
IAS Reference
Encyclopedia of Human Rights. 2009.
A four-volume work that covers major areas of human rights history, theory, law, and
practice. Includes country profiles, cases of human rights abuses, an overview of the
development of the human rights movement, and influential organizations and people,
both historical and contemporary. Also covers aspects of economics, religion,
government, and journalism as they relate to human rights issues.
Online 
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320.03
En192
Online 
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En194
Online 
Encyclopedia of Political Theory. 3 vols. 2010.
This three-volume encyclopedia provides an introduction to important topics in political
theory – including significant figures, concepts, and theoretical constructs – with an
emphasis on current scholarship. Each of the 475 entries is signed, cross-referenced,
and contains a list of further readings, as well as a brief definition of the term, in addition
to a more detailed discussion of its history and importance. Entries are arranged
alphabetically and cover topics such as Karl Marx, life, and absolutism, in categories
such as ancient thought, liberal theory, and self and community. Contains a list of
entries, reader’s guide, and index.
Encyclopedia of Politics: The Left and the Right. 2 vols. 2005.
Over 450 entries about individuals, movements, political parties, and ideological
principles are divided into Volume I: The Left and Volume 2: The Right. While
emphasizing the current era, there are many entries for significant thinkers and issues of
the 19th and 20th centuries. Also covered are the topics of education, healthcare, and
the media. There is a timeline of politics and a reader’s guide which lists people,
countries, laws, parties, issues, and movements.
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En196
2008
Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy. 3 vols. 2008.
Contains entries on the major theories, issues, and concepts within the fields of public
administration and public policy. Each article provides an introduction to the subject
matter, as well as a list of references. Includes a full index.
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Os5e
2003
Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements. 3rd ed. 4 vols.
2003.
The focus “is on how the United Nations and its institutions work, and on the results of
their work,” rather than on detailed historical background of disputes and bargaining
declarations and treaties. Volume 1 contains a comprehensive list of articles, and
Volume 4 contains a comprehensive index.
Online 
From Suffrage to the Senate: America’s Political Women: An Encyclopedia of
Leaders, Causes, and Issues. 3rd ed. 2013.
Chronicles the American woman’s quest for political power and social equality. Includes
biographies of the American women that have served in the U. S. House and Senate,
the judiciary, and the U. S. cabinet. The second volume contains a special documents
section of texts and speeches, statistics on women government officials at both the state
and national level, and a detailed chronology of women’s political progress over the past
150 years. Includes biographical references and a comprehensive index.
320.97303
P759
Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions. 2 vols. 2009.
This two volume encyclopedia holds practical information and conceptual analysis of the
roles and functions of state government. The work provides state-by-state and regional
overviews of government and politics. Features include: substantive essays; in-depth
profiles of each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories; A to Z
content organization; and a detailed section on data and statistics emphasizing historical
and demographic trends that have helped shape regional and state government and
politics. Each entry provides a bibliography for further reading. Index and thematic
outline are also provided.
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P759
The Politics of Electoral Systems. 2005.
Explains how electoral systems work in each of the countries discussed while looking at
the politicization of electoral institutions as well as electoral reform. Twenty-two countries
are discussed according to their frameworks: single member constituency systems,
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mixed systems, closed list systems,preferential list systems, and proportional
representation single transferable vote system or PR-STV. Includes five appendixes, a
glossary, and an extensive index.
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The Presidency A to Z. 2013.
Provides both historical and modern information about the role of the presidency in the
United States. Covers the origins, powers, and limitations of the office as well as
analyses of policies made by each president and their historical impact. Includes
biographical information for each president and other individuals important to the office.
Appendices include a listing of presidents and vice presidents, election summaries,
presidential cabinets, the Constitution, and a selected bibliography.
Online 
Sage Encyclopedia of Terrorism. 2011.
Offers brief descriptions and analyses of the most serious and influential terrorist
personalities and organizations as well as the most significant motivations and victims of
terrorism. While focused on modern terrorism, occasional historical examples are used.
Includes a timeline of major acts of terrorism from 1946 to 2011, a day-by-day record of
the U.S. and international reaction to September 11, 2001, bibliography, and index.
Online 
The Supreme Court A to Z. 5th ed. 2012.
Provides basic information, historical and modern, needed to understand the role of the
Supreme Court and justices in shaping American society. Includes biographical
information for each justice (past and present), exploration of the issues surrounding
landmark cases, and explanations of constitutional principles and legal concepts which
guide the Supreme Court’s decision-making processes. Appendices include a listing of
historical milestones, Supreme Court nominations, seating chart of the justices, how to
read a court citation guide, the Constitution, and a selected bibliography.
Online 
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations. 13th ed. 5 vols. 2012.
The five volumes of this set focus respectively on the United Nations, Africa, the
Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Europe. The encyclopedia presents easy-tounderstand information on countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries
discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from
government data to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on
national leaders.
Handbooks
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21st Century Political Science: a Reference Handbook. 2 vols. 2011.
This handbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students presents a twovolume set of ninety-nine political science articles and chapters organized by topic. The
topics in the first volume include: general approaches in political science, comparative
politics, and international relations. The second volume covers works in political science
methodology, political thought, and American politics. The articles and chapters were
chosen by prominent political science scholars from a variety of sub-disciplines in the
field, and explore topics, issues, and debates relevant to political science students in the
twenty-first century.
Handbook of European Union Politics. 2006.
Collection of essays intended for students and scholars that explores the development of
EU politics from a variety of viewpoints. Essays are organized into broad categories
covering the theorization of European integration, the EU as polity, politics and policy
making in the EU, and the EU constitution in the global political economy. An extensive
list of references accompanies each essay. A name and subject index are included.
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2012
History of American Presidential Elections, 1789-2008. 4th ed. 3 vols. 2012.
This three-volume set provides extensive information on all U.S. presidential elections
from 1789 to 2008. Provides an overview of each election, including dates, results, vote
counts, voter turnout, methods of campaigning, and the trajectory of the campaign. Lists
of leading candidates, ballots/nominees, primary results, and party platforms are
included. The impact of elections, key issues and events, resulting election changes,
defining quotations, and the lasting legacy of the campaign are also addressed. Includes
an extensive essay on the election, a chronology, quotations from historical writings, a
selected bibliography, and reproductions of relevant images and documents.
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Illinois Handbook of Government. 1970-.
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/handbook/home.html (2013-14)
Lists current office holders with a description of the structure and functions of Illinois
state government. Also includes some historical information.
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The Oxford Handbook of Governance. 2012.
Presents an accessible state-of-the-art analysis of the literature on governance.
Discusses core concepts and knowledge in the study of governance in different levels
and arenas of politics and policymaking. An essential point of reference for all those
studying politics, society, and economics from a governance perspective. Chapters are
organized in nine sections dealing with topics that include governance as the reform of
the state, democratic governance, European governance, and global governance.
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The Oxford Handbook of Political Economy. 2006.
The handbook is divided into 14 sections on subjects including voting, legislative bodies,
constitutional theory, social choice, public economics, macroeconomics, democracy and
capitalism, non-democratic regimes, international relations and conflict, and
methodology. Many of the essays provide comparative analysis of an issue. Includes a
subject index, name index, and references for each essay.
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The Oxford Handbook of Political Institutions. 2006.
Following an introductory essay, three additional sections cover the characterizations of
institutionalism, a study of various political institutions, and reflections on the state of
institutionalism in the world. A list of references is included with each essay. The volume
contains both name and subject indexes and a list of contributing authors.
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The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations. 2008.
The handbook offers a comprehensive analysis on the structure and activities of the
United Nations. It presents varying perspectives on the UN’s work and the historical,
legal, political, and administrative details of the organization’s multiple roles. Appendices
list suggested readings, a map of the UN system, the United Nations charter, the Statute
of the International Court of Justice, and Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Also
included are subject and personal names indexes.
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Political Handbook of the World. 1927-.
Discussion of governments, regional issues, and the intergovernmental organizations of
the world. Indexed by geographic location, organizational name, and personal name. A
chronology of major international events is also included.
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Locations
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Sage Handbook of Nations and Nationalism. 2006.
Organized in three broad sections that examine various concepts and theories of
nationhood and nationalism. Talks about broad themes and topics from race, religion,
and ethnicity, to migration, globalization, and sport. Also looks in detail at nationhood and
nationalism in all the major countries and regions of the world. Each chapter includes
references. An index is provided.
United States Government Manual. 1935-. (Electronic 1995-.)
Provides complete information on agencies in all three branches of the U.S. government
as well as semi-official agencies and international organizations in which the U.S.
participates.
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War and Children: A Reference Handbook. 2010.
Addresses the use of large groups of children and young people as combatants in
warfare. This work provides a global overview of this relationship between war and
children as well as provides updated information about the globalized impact of war on
children. Includes an annotated bibliography of key international organizations, overview
of key international documents, chronology of children and war, glossary of key terms,
bibliography, and index.
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World at Risk: A Global Issues Sourcebook. 2nd ed. 2010.
The second edition of World at Risk examines global crises that the people of the world
face. The work is organized based on six subject categories: demographics and
settlement, economics, environment, education, health and welfare, politics and
governance, and security. Chapters within the larger subject categories include:
immigration, international finance, transnational governance, human trafficking, and drug
trafficking. Each chapter begins with a general analysis of a topic that leads into a more
detailed assessment. Maps, data sets, case studies, and list of references are also
included within each chapter. Index included.
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ALMANACS & YEARBOOKS
Almanacs are a compilation of useful data and statistics relating to countries, personalities, events, and
subjects. Yearbooks are an annual compilation of facts and statistics on a particular subject for the
preceding year.
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The Almanac of American Politics. 1972-2008. (Electronic 1990-2001.)
Excellent, concise coverage of current elected US officials. Covers the presidency,
senators, representatives, and governors. Cites election results, individuals’ records, and
committee memberships. Organized by state, indexed by topic and personal name.
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2006
The Almanac of Illinois Politics. 2006.
Provides information about Illinois’ legislators, including biographies, contact information,
voting records, and campaign information. Also includes information about Illinois
demographics, campaign finance, and essays on key issues relating to politics in the
state. Maps and charts accompany the text. A comprehensive index of government
officials and list of resources are included.
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The Almanac of Latino Politics. 6th ed. 2010.
This almanac contains profiles of Latino participation in United States politics from
individual voters to elected officials. The first eight chapters provide statistics on
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nationwide voting habits and election trends; the following fifty chapters provide state
profiles. Brightly-colored charts and maps accompany detailed data on the voting habits
of Latino/as, as well as African and Asian Americans. Contains a bibliography organized
by state.
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CQ Press Voting and Elections Collection: Expert Analysis, Demographics, and
Data.
Contains analyses and historical material on the American voter, major and minor
political parties, campaigns and elections, and historical and modern races for Congress,
the presidency, and governorships. Updated continuously.
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CQ’s Politics in America. 1990-2008. (Electronic 2000-2014.)
Published every two years to coincide with the new Congress. Provides commentary and
data about members of Congress, organized by state. Each state listing includes
statistical data about the population, charts with recent census data, and information
about the state voting system. It also provides a brief biography of each state governor.
A map of each state’s voting districts is included. For each congressperson, there is a
detailed biography, contact information, and previous election statistics. Also provides
data on campaign financing, as well as a variety of tables with general statistics about
the Congress in question. Includes an in-depth index. Electronic version can be
searched by keyword, edition (back to 2000), state, political party, or chamber. It allows
browsing by state, name, and political party. State maps are also browsable.
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Europa World Year Book. 1959-.
Comprehensive, up-to-date source for general information on countries and international
organizations including statistical surveys, as well as demographic and economic
statistics. Available online as “Europa World Plus.”
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SIPRI Yearbook: Armaments, Disarmament and International Security. 1968-.
A comprehensive list regarding international security and armed conflict. Covers global
peace and conflict, military spending and arms production, along with chemical and
biological materials. A list of abbreviations and conventions is also included. The most
recent publication is located in SSHEL.
Online 
Supreme Court Yearbook. 1989-.
Provides coverage and analysis of every decision from the nation's highest court since
the 1989-1990 term.
Online
The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 1981-.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Updated continuously for the use of US government officials. Each country entry
includes a map, geographical description, and information on the peoples, government,
economy, and defense of the nation.
RESEARCH METHODS & WRITING GUIDES
Research guides provide suggestions for finding and using information. Writing guides can help manage
and create citations, develop a research plan, and write specific types of articles or papers.
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808.06632
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2006
APSA Style Manual for Political Science. 2006.
Produced by the American Political Science Association, this manual is geared
specifically to writing in the field of political science. Illustrative examples and sample
entries are included throughout the manual. Covers writing style, formats, and guidelines
for citing references. Includes suggestions for submitting works for publication.
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The Craft of Political Research. 8th ed. 2011.
Provides an introduction to political science research methods for undergraduate students
with information on how to conceptualize and conduct research. Chapters cover topics
such as political theories and research topics, problems of measurement, and an
introduction to statistics. Selected bibliography, index.
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How to Research Elections. 2000.
The manual is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes finding tools, such as indexes
and abstracting services, and describes many of the secondary and primary sources
(newspapers, websites, and online databases) containing information about electoral
returns and campaign finance. The bibliography lists important books, with descriptive
abstracts, about topics such as the nomination process, campaigns, candidates,
campaign finance, media coverage, political parties, the electoral system, and voting
participation. Includes an author and title index.
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Writing a Research Paper in Political Science: A Practical Guide to Inquiry,
Structure, and Methods. 2nd ed. 2012.
This book aims to fill the void in the literature on research and writing in the field of
political science in the context of a research paper. Chapters are organized in the order of
steps that should be taken to write a research paper. Chapters include topics such as
definition of a research paper, proper citations, literature review, effective arguments,
revisions, and protecting yourself from criticism. Each chapter features a suggested
calendar, exercises, and checklist.
DIRECTORIES
Directories are a list of organizations, groups, people, places, or other data systematically arranged often
alphabetically or by location.
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Congressional Staff Directory. 1959-.
Directory of Congressional staffs, including subcommittees and committee staffs.
Contains biographical information on prominent personnel. Issued spring, summer, and
fall.
Official Congressional Directory. 1821-. (Electronic 1997-.)
Biographies of US senators and representatives. Includes addresses and committee
memberships. Also contains maps of congressional districts, profiles of diplomatic
agencies, and personal name and subject indexes.
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The United States Government Internet Directory. 2010-.
A reference book that lists over 1,800 online government and government-related
information. Each entry features its URL, sponsoring agency, and a description of the
website. Appendixes and an index are also included.
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Washington Information Directory. 1975-.
Provides verified and updated mailing addresses, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and
websites, contact names, and descriptions for more than 10,000 federal government
offices, regulatory agencies, congressional committees, judicial offices, public interest
groups, nongovernmental organizations, and international organizations.
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Worldwide Government Directory with International Organizations. 1991-.
Features information on executive, legislative, and political branches around the world,
heads of state, ministers, deputies, secretaries and spokespersons, state agencies,
diplomats, and senior level defense officials. It also covers the leadership and contact
information for more than 100 international organizations. Arranged by country.
STATISTICAL SOURCES & DATASETS
Statistical sources contain numerical facts or data. A dataset is a collection of data.
Online 
CQ Vital Statistics On American Politics. 2005-.
Offers more than 230 tables and charts covering the full spectrum of American politics
dating back to 1788. Includes introductory material to help readers understand and
interpret statistical material and an annotated reference guide.
Online 
Data-Planet Statistical Datasets 2013-.
Includes all statistical publications issued by the U.S. government back to 1973 through
American Statistics Index, and 1,000 statistical publications of private and state
government sources from 1980 forward through Statistical Reference Index. It also
provides database access to the American Statistics Index, the Statistics Reference
Index, and the International Index of Statistics. Also, be sure to look at “Data-Planet's
Statistical Ready Reference,” which can be found searching Online Journals &
Databases.
Online
Factfinder (American FactFinder)
http://factfinder2.census.gov/
The go-to source for demographic information about the United States. Browse or search
for statistics by topic, geography, race and ethnic groups, or industry codes. Covers data
from the 21st Century with an emphasis on the 2010 census.
JC571.F74
2013
Freedom in the World 2013: The Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil
Liberties. 2013.
This book features statistics on 195 countries and 14 related territories, including an
overview. The political rights and civil liberties are based on a numerical rating, and
provides a 10-year ratings timeline. The survey methodology, tables, and ratings are
included.
BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
Biographical sources provide information about a single person or multiple people.
303.484
L269a
A to Z of American Women Leaders and Activists. 2002.
Provides information on American women leaders and activists. Entries are categorized
alphabetically as well as by areas of activity. The essays offer information about each
woman’s life and ‘further reading’ suggestions. Includes an index.
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A35
2002
American Political Scientists: A Dictionary. 2002.
Provides brief biographical information and a description of each individual's major works,
as well as a selected list of other publications. Includes two appendices: one organized by
degree-granting institution, and another organized by the subjects' subfields. There is also
a general subject index.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Primary sources are original records of events, such as newspapers, diaries, public records, and
recordings created at the time under study.
341.5
D632
2001
Dispute Settlement in Public International Law: Texts and Materials. 2 vols. 2001.
Contains primary documents used as the basis of treaties and other international dispute
settlements. Areas of international law covered include general agreements, human
rights, treaties concerning economic cooperation, treaties of a technical nature, wars and
international crimes, and special agreements. Many primary documents are followed by
bibliographical notes. Most documents are in English, but some are in French, German,
or Spanish with no translation available within the work. Contains an exhaustive table of
contents and a detailed index.
327.4
Eu748
European Foreign Policy: Key Documents. 2000.
Provides a collection of the key documents produced by the European Political
Cooperation (EPC) and its successor, the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
Includes documents such as the difficult-to-find Fouchet Plans and the Stuttgart Solemn
Declaration. Linking commentary and cross references help readers understand the
origins and context of each document. Book sections include: origins of EPC, institutional
developments of EPC from 1969-1997, security and the evolution of the Western
European Union, and policy developments. Includes a short bibliography and index.
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Historic Documents Series. 1972-.
Contains annual volumes of primary sources. Each volume includes approximately one
hundred documents covering the most significant events of the year. These documents
range from presidential speeches, international agreements, and Supreme Court
decisions to U.S. governmental reports, scientific findings, and cultural discussions.
August 2015
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