Using Online Databases for Public Administration Research
Using Online Databases for Public Administration Research
Using Online Databases for Public Administration Research
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Tips <strong>for</strong> SearchingPolitical ScienceIn<strong>for</strong>mationUse Boolean operators AND, OR NOTpublic attitudes AND politicsSearch <strong>for</strong> theoretical literature onyour topic♦ social control AND theoryExamine references cited in the literatureSearch <strong>for</strong> names of prominent individualsConsider using the term “history”Consider using “definition” as a keywordConsider using “literature review” or“review”Consider using an exact phrase match♦ “government bureaucracy”Use truncation or wildcards *, !♦ vot! (retrieves vote, voters, voting )Need More Help?The Pearson library staff, based in the Office of In<strong>for</strong>mationSystems and Services (ISS) is here to supportyou and your students. The following departments canbe reached <strong>for</strong> specialized assistance:In<strong>for</strong>mation CommonsPhone: 805.493.3255E-mail: CLUlibrary@clunet.eduAccess Services/Circulation DepartmentPhone: 805.493.3937Interlibrary LoanPhone: 805.493.3120E-mail: ill@clunet.eduComputer Help LinePhone: 805.493.3698Writing CenterPhone: 805.493.3257URL: http://www.clunet.edu/writingcenterYour In<strong>for</strong>mation Specialists TeamLala BadalPhone: 805.493.3942E-mail: lbadal@clunet.eduCynthia CampbellPhone: 805.493.3940E-mail: ccampbel@clunet.eduHenri MondscheinPhone: 805.493.3012E-mail: mondsche@clunet.eduJudith SamuelPhone: 805.493.3092E-mail: jsamuel@clunet.edu<strong>Using</strong> <strong>Online</strong><strong>Databases</strong> <strong>for</strong><strong>Public</strong><strong>Administration</strong><strong>Research</strong>The Pearson Library:Your Gateway to<strong>Public</strong> <strong>Administration</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mationThe Pearson Library offers many valuable in<strong>for</strong>mationresources ranging from books and journals to electronicdatabases to help you research material <strong>for</strong> your Politicalscience paper. This handout will provide you with anoverview of key databases and in<strong>for</strong>mation resourcesavailable through CLUnet and provide you with generaltips <strong>for</strong> selecting the right database <strong>for</strong> your researchneeds.Henri Mondschein, Ed.D.In<strong>for</strong>mation SpecialistTel: 805.493.3012E-mail: mondsche@clunet.edu
Searching the CLUSocial Science <strong>Databases</strong>Step 1: Sign on the Portal and Navigate tothe Pearson Library homepage:<strong>Databases</strong> <strong>for</strong><strong>Public</strong> <strong>Administration</strong>Issues <strong>Research</strong>CQ <strong>Research</strong>erPrepare <strong>for</strong> a debate, or become a quick expert on a topic.Choosing the RightDatabaseFollow these guidelines to select thebest database <strong>for</strong> your research. If youneed more help, check with the In<strong>for</strong>mationCommons Desk.Peer-Reviewed LiteratureEuromonitorBusiness intelligence on countries, consumers and industries.205 countries are researched, with extended coverage of 52.JSTOR - Core scholarly journals in many social sciences.♦♦♦JSTORPAIS InternationalProQuestStep 2: Click on : Electronic Resources byStep 3: Open the ”Social Science” link todisplay databases <strong>for</strong> business research andselect the database of your choice:Opposing Viewpoints Resource CenterAccess viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primarydocuments, links to websites, and full-text magazine andnewspaper articles.PAIS International - Contains abstracts from articles,books, conference proceedings, government documents,book chapters, and statistical directories about public affairs.2,100+ titlesProject MUSE - Provides full-text to over 114 scholarlyjournals online from Johns Hopkins University Press.ProQuest - Indexes the contents of 3,000 newspapers andperiodicals covering most subjects. Most articles in full-text..♦ Project MUSECurrent Events♦ CQ <strong>Research</strong>er♦ Opposing ViewpointsCited Reference Searching♦ SCOPUSDemographic & Global♦ Cali<strong>for</strong>nia RandRand Cali<strong>for</strong>nia - Contains customizable data fromRAND, the nation's leading think tank.Statistical Universe - Comprehensive access to statisticalin<strong>for</strong>mation.♦♦♦Country WatchEuromonitorStatistical Universe
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