Political Science Guide

Reference sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, statistical records, government information, almanacs, & more. They can be in print or online in eBooks. Topics are often arranged alphabetically.  Use the indexes at the at the back of the books or in the last volume to track down your topic. 

Credible Reliable Sources:

• Authoritative publishers
• Articles are written by well respected scholars/experts in the field

Good Background Information:

• Efficient method to identify key terms, dates, people, theories

More Effective Database Searching:

• Provide you with key words to more efficiently search for articles in databases

Bibliographies:

• Most reference articles provide bibliographies that can lead you to new sources in books and journals