Using Online Databases for Public Administration Research

Searching the CLUSocial Science DatabasesStep 1: Sign on the Portal and Navigate tothe Pearson Library homepage:Databases forPublic AdministrationIssues ResearchCQ ResearcherPrepare for a debate, or become a quick expert on a topic.Choosing the RightDatabaseFollow these guidelines to select thebest database for your research. If youneed more help, check with the InformationCommons 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 for 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 Researcher♦ Opposing ViewpointsCited Reference Searching♦ SCOPUSDemographic & Global♦ California RandRand California - Contains customizable data fromRAND, the nation's leading think tank.Statistical Universe - Comprehensive access to statisticalinformation.♦♦♦Country WatchEuromonitorStatistical Universe