Find Sources
Finding Articles
Use these selected databases to find articles on your topic:
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PAIS IndexContaining citations and abstracts for publications from many countries throughout the world, this database focuses on areas of public concern and potential legislation. Indexes journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, and web content.
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Political Science CompleteThis database provides coverage of global political topics with a worldwide focus, reflecting the globalization of contemporary political discourse. Subject areas include organizational studies, peace and conflict studies, economics, human rights, and public policy and administration. Coverage: 1958-present.
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EconLitComprehensive coverage of a wide range of economics-related literature. Includes journals, books, and dissertations. Published by the American Economic Association.
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ABI/INFORMComprehensive selection of key business journals, trade publications, conference proceedings, market and industry reports.
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International Political Science AbstractsProvides access to scholarly journal literature from around the world in political science. Produced by the International Political Science Association. Simultaneous user limit: 4
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Global Issues in ContextThis database includes international newspapers, primary source documents, country information, statistics, background sources, and videos that support global awareness to help with understanding current world issues.
Books, Ebooks, Music, & Movies
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WorldCatWorldCat is the OCLC catalog of books, web resources, and other material worldwide, before 1000BC-present.
Updated: Daily.
Background Sources
Multidisciplinary encyclopedias:
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Credo Reference Academic CoreA comprehensive collection of subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are short reference videos and high-resolution images. Useful background information source.
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Oxford Reference Online: PremiumA large collection of Oxford dictionaries and encyclopedias, covering literature, art and architecture, science and technology, religion, history, law, philosophy, quotations, and the social sciences. Includes English translation bilingual dictionaries for a number of world languages. Simultaneous user limit: 5.
Discipline specific sources:
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Oxford BibliographiesA collection developed cooperatively with scholars and librarians worldwide, Oxford Bibliographies offers exclusive, authoritative research guides. Combining the best features of an annotated bibliography and a high-level encyclopedia.
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Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International StudiesCall Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2017-A joint publication of Oxford University Press and the International Studies Association, this resource brings newly commissioned articles together with existing and revised articles from the International Studies Encyclopedia to form a continuously updated resource.
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International Encyclopedia of Political Science
Call Number: Online and Reference Main Level JA61 .I58 2011Publication Date: 2011 -
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780691128122Publication Date: 2009 -
Finding Newspapers
Databases with full text access to newspapers from around the world:
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Newspaper Source PlusA large selection of major, full-text American and international newspapers, including The Times (UK), the Toronto Star, the Philadelphia Enquirer, and USA Today. Also includes ongoing daily updates from such sources as the Associated Press and CNN Wire, as well as recent TV and radio news transcripts.
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New York Times - HistoricalProvides full text and full image with digital reproductions of every page and every issue in PDF format. In addition to news stories, this database includes editorials, letters to the editor, obituaries, birth and marriage announcements, photos, and advertisements.
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US NewsstreamEnables users to search current U.S. news content, as well as archives that stretch back into the 1980s. It features top newspapers, wires, broadcast transcripts, blogs, and news sites in full-text format.
International Statistics
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International Financial Statistics by the International Monetary FundLocated in book form at call number Ref. HG 61.I57 2007 on main level and also online.
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Principal Global Indicators - hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)The PGI website presents downloadable data for the Group of 20 (G-20) to facilitate the monitoring of economic and financial developments for these systemically important economies. Click on the Select Dimensions icon and then Time Period Selection to select the time period you need.
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World Bank Open DataAccess to global development data from 189 member countries. Includes time series data on a variety of topics.
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Mergent OnlineA fully searchable database with financial details of active and inactive public companies listed on the NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ exchanges, as well as private and international company data. Includes annual reports, industry reports, executive profiles, Mergent equity research reports, and global equity pricing data. Simultaneous user limit: 35.
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StatistaStatista contains statistics on thousands of topics, including business, finance, politics, lifestyles, current trends, and technology. Data is pooled from a variety of sources, including government and industry databases, trade publications, and scientific journal. In addition to data, Statista also includes infographics, industry reports,studies, and topic pages.
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Eurostat StatisticsEuropean statistics on economics and finance, industry and trade, population and social conditions, agriculture, energy, environment, science and technology.
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UN Human Development ReportsFind human development reports, indices, and data using this tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Citations & Support
Citing Your Sources
The links below point to brief informational guides for creating accurate citations. For more complete information, consult the original books at the library (see call numbers below) or contact a librarian.
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Ref. Z 253.U69 2017
Questions about Citations? Save time, ask a Librarian!
Citation Management Tool
RefWorks is a tool that will help you manage the resources you use for your research, and create citations and bibliographies when you write your papers. The RefWorks User Guide will help you set up your RefWorks account and get started using it.
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The Writing Center, located in the lower level of the DiMenna-Nyselius library, will help you with your writing. Tutors will work with you to improve essays, research papers, oral presentations, and more!
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