LibGuides: PLSC 372: Methods for Public Opinion Research: Lit Review & Social Behavior Resources

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Reference guide with examples for citing sources in MLA, APA, and Chicago.
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Search our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)

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Citing Sources - UR Library website on citing sources and citation styles, including tutorials on how to use bibliography management tools.

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Best Literature Review Resources

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Locate introductory and research level resources on your topic

PAIS Index This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles, reports, and grey literature on topics related to the world's public affairs, public and social policies, international relations, and world politics. "PAIS" stands for "Public Affairs Information Service," and the content dates from the early 1900s-present. (ProQuest)

Pew Research Center
Generates polls, reports & statistics covering global attitudes, politics, religion and social trends

Resources for Social Behavior Research

PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles and books on topics related to psychology. (APA)
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Create reports and maps based on US Census data and demographic information. Create an account on the site to save your maps. (Social Explorer)
SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
Access business, consumer, and market data from a variety of sources, including Neilsen, Simmons, and the Census Bureau. Using this data, you can build reports, export data, and create maps. Choose "Sign in as a guest" or create a personal account in order to save your work. Note: Only 10 users may access this database at one time. (SimplyAnalytics)

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