Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics: FAQ Research Guides

From the ACADEMIC SEARCH COMPLETE database

 "When you are looking for information...
Turn to a librarian first,
And it will be the last place that you go to!"

• Overview for using the Academic Search Complete database
• Current list of the most significant POLITICS databases available from the Hatfield Library
• Encyclopedia of Associations - (unique resource for finding Special interest groups, Trade associations; Professional societies, Fan clubs or Lobbying groups)
• How to find Polling Information
• What is an Economic Census?
• What is a Population Census?
• What is an SIC code or NAICS code?
• Statistics about Oregon - (most of these resources are maintained by state or federal government agencies and provide either statewide or regional coverage within the State of Oregon)
• Frequently Requested Statistics - (13 major categories of statistics with direct links & overview of major providers)
• Political Papers of Oregon's retired legislators @ Hatfield Library
• Thesis Collection for Politics @ Hatfield Library

Subject librarians are here to help with your research!

Each librarian specializes in specific subjects or fields of study. You can set up an individual research consultation with a librarian for research help.

Here are a few other things that we can do for you:

• Show you the best places to begin your research.
• Help you develop effective search strategies.
• Locate the information you need within our library.
• Obtain books, articles, cds, etc. from other libraries.
• Find additional information from citation lists/bibliographies.
• Judge the quality & reliability of information.
• Use information ethically (e.g. plagiarism).
• Cite information correctly (e.g. APA style).
• Demonstrate how to use citation resources.
• Tell the difference between various literature types.
• Determine whether something is peer-reviewed.