Databases for finding research from Think Tanks & Policy Institutes
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Policy File Index This link opens in a new windowSearch for information on public policy issues from think tanks, university research programs, research organizations and publishers, including the Hoover Institution, International Monetary Fund, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, RAND Corporation, and the World Bank. (ProQuest)
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PAIS Index This link opens in a new windowSearch 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)
When using research produced by think tanks and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), don't forget to evaluate what you've found for things like reliability and bias. HINT: Look for an "About Us" page on the organization's website. Click here to read more about evaluating sources.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Access nonpartisan reports and background information on controversial topics and policy issues. These reports were historically written for members of Congress to understand all sides of a particular issue. The reports in this database date from 1923-present. (Sage)
NGO Search Engine
Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Search Engine
The NGO Search Engine above is a custom Google search that searches the content of NGO websites. It is maintained by librarians in the American Library Association's Government Documents Roundtable (GODORT).
