LibGuides: Political Science: Find Articles

Scholarly vs. Popular Articles

The following databases will help you find articles.

General Information

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Over 8,200 publications are available in this multi-discipline database, with full text for nearly 4,650 of those titles.
Proquest Central This link opens in a new window
General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
Project MUSE This link opens in a new window
Provides online access to the full-text of over 200 scholarly journals in arts and humanities, social sciences and mathematics.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Full-text articles in over 375 core academic journals with back-files lacking only the most recent 3 -5 years.
Humanities International Complete This link opens in a new window
Humanities International Complete is a comprehensive database of humanities content.

Politics Specific

Political Science Database This link opens in a new window
Political science and international relations journals, dissertations and working papers on topics such as comparative politics, political economy, international development, and environmental policy.
Undata This link opens in a new window
Brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point.
Military Database This link opens in a new window
Articles from topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more.
Military and Government Collection This link opens in a new window
Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military, this database offers a thorough collection of military titles, trade publications, and news weeklies.

Society & Other Sources

SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
This database provides the world's most comprehensive and highest quality sociology research.
Statistical Abstracts of the United States This link opens in a new window
An authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new window
The standard source for the quantitative facts of American history.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
The CQ Researcher provides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world.
CQ Weekly This link opens in a new window
Complete source for expert coverage of the U.S. Congress: status of bills, votes and amendments, floor and committee activity, and back room maneuvering.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Provides students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue.

Digital Film Streaming and Video Tutorials

Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary mediated streaming video service, licensed for classroom use, and viewable on a range of devices and platforms. Please note: Kanopy films without instant access are available upon request. Please fill out Kanopy's Request Form to request reactivation of titles. Only Faculty/staff requests will be considered.
Films on Demand Video Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of high quality videos, interviews, historical speeches and newsreels.