V160: National & International Policy
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what do i write about?
The resources below can be utilized to select a topic for your V160 policy position paper. Additional sources to aid in topic selection can be found on the IUB Libraries News & Current Events page.
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CQ Researcher is a library database that covers newsworthy global affairs and issues from a variety of international viewpoints. |
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| Public Policy Issues & Groups (Vanderbilt University) | * |
Where to search?
The resources below can be used to located academic and news sources to research a public policy topic.
| Academic Search (EBSCO)
Academic Search is a library database that provides access to full-text, news, trade, and scholary articles on a wide range of subjects and topics. |
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CQ Public Affairs Collection |
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LexisNexis is a library database that provides access to global news and current event information. |
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| PAIS International Public Affairs Information Service is a library database that indexes articles, books, studies, selected official documents and other information sources on public policy issues, public administration, law, politics and government. |
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Sides of Controversy:
The resources below are particularly good for identifying and researching the viewpoint or "side" of a particular issue.
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CQ Public Affairs Collection |
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context Opposing Viewpoints is a library database that provides background information, "sides" (or viewpoint articles), and statistics for social and controversial issues. |
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The resources above are only a select list owned by the IUB Libraries. Additional suggestions can be found at the Business/SPEA Information Commons Public Affairs and Policy Research Guide or IUB Libraries Public Administration subject page.
What to Cite?
You need to cite sources if they are directly quoted and/or paraphrased in your work. In addition, you should cite if reading a source contributed to the ideas presented in your paper. Citations allow readers to locate and further explore the sources you consulted, show the depth and scope of your research, and give credit to authors for his/her ideas. APA, Chicago, and MLA are the most frequently used documentation styles. The Libraries have created citation guides for specialized documents, like government publications and international organization documents.
