Political Science 316: American Public Policy (Summer 2008)
Issue and Policy Overviews
News SourcesPublic Agenda Online: http://www.publicagenda.org
- See the "Discussion Guides" for three ideological perspectives for each policy area.
- See the "Public Opinion" Categories for reliable polling data.CQ Researcher (1991-present): a weekly public affairs magazine
- Find brief articles on specific aspects of public policy issue.
Databases:
* LexisNexis Academic
New York Times historic archive, 1851-2003
CQ Weekly, a Congressional magazine, 1983-2008. Search Griffin to find CQ Weekly online.Search Engines:
Google News
Government Sources
Databases:
LexisNexis Congressional (1969-present)
* PAISSearch Engines:
* USA Search : Federal, state, and local government search
Google U.S. Government : Federal and state government search
Access Washington : Washington government search
Interest Group and Think Tank Sources
Websites:
Political Advocacy Groups : http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/fac/kfountain/
- Find interest groups and think tanks in general policy areas.Databases:
* PAIS : Find reports written by private groups. Link to their reports online.Search Engines:
Google : add this to your search: site:.org
Blog Sources
Databases:
* LexisNexis AcademicSearch Engines:
Google Blog Search