Research Guides: POLS 121: Introduction to American Politics (BMC): Starting Your Final Research Paper

Choosing a Topic AND Background Reading

Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher
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Original reporting and analysis on issues in the news, focusing on the economy, education, the environment, health, international affairs, social trends, and technology.
ProQuest Congressional
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If you are searching for a topic, use the "Browse Topics" tab at the top of this page. Each topic has a description and list of associated legal documents.

Gale Encyclopedia of American Law (2011)
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Covers today's leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, and important documents.
The Oxford Companion to American Politics (2012)
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ISBN: 9780199764310
Provides overviews of a wide range of significant topics in American politics. Includes bibliographies with each chapter that refer to primary and secondary sources.