LibGuides: Political Science: Suggested political science databases

General databases

These multi-subject databases are good places to begin your research. They often return full-text articles.

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Large full-text multidisciplinary collection of scholarly journals, trade/professional publications, and newspapers. 1887-present.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Scholarly journals and books. Access begins with the first volume for many journal titles, but usually does not have the newest volumes of each journal.
Project Muse This link opens in a new window
Journals and ebooks from major university presses on literature and criticism, history, performing arts, cultural studies, education, philosophy, political science, gender studies, and more.

The library subscribes to many databases dealing political science topics. This is a full list of Political Science databases available via the Alkek Library The databases listed under Law/Government on our databases page may also be useful

Here are a few good places to start your research-

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Large full-text multidisciplinary collection of scholarly journals, trade/professional publications, and newspapers. 1887-present.
Congressional Publications (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Legislative histories, bills & laws, voting records, Congressional Record archive, hearings, House & Senate reports, Serial Set & Maps. 1789 to present.
Quick start guides and webinars are available here.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports with overviews, background and timeline of a topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from opposing positions. Topics include health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, economy, and global affairs. 1923 to present.
Westlaw Academic This link opens in a new window
Decisions and case law from all state and federal courts, statutes, federal regulations, law review and legal journal articles. 1789-present.
PAIS Index & Archive This link opens in a new window
Indexes documents which provide historical perspective on many of the 20th century's public and social policies around the world. 1914 to present.
Legislative & Executive Reports This link opens in a new window
Reports, documents, and maps either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials. 1789 to present.

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