Recommended databases
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-
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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.
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Congressional Publications (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowLegislative histories, bills & laws, voting records, Congressional Record archive, hearings, House & Senate reports, Serial Set & Maps. 1789 to present.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Reports on a wide range of topics, with overviews, background and timeline of a topic, assessment of the current situation, tables and maps, pro/con statements from opposing positions. 1923 to present.
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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.
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Legislative & Executive Reports This link opens in a new windowReports, documents, and maps either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials. 1789 to present.
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Westlaw Edge This link opens in a new window
This resource is intended to support the Legal Studies program and requires user registration each semester. (Access to Westlaw Academic ceased at the end of September 2025.) Westlaw Edge is a comprehensive legal research platform that includes case law, statutes, regulations, legal encyclopedias, forms, and secondary sources. Continuously updated.
General databases
These multi-subject databases are good places to begin your research. They often return full-text articles.
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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.
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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. To try out AI tools in JSTOR, login using your personal JSTOR account and visit the FAQs to learn more.
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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.